OUVENiROFTHE f % Class _/ o Book / A SOUVENIR NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS lOOl. VOI^lJiVlE III. CONCORD, N. H. : 'iHE Granite State Puhlishing Comi'Any. Copyright. 1901 . Bv The Ckamte State I'LmLisiuNG Company "7 Concur n, N. H.: Tllli RUMI-'ORII Pkijss. lyoi. ^ PRKFACE. For the tliird time Tlie SoLivenir of tlie New Hampshire Legislature mal^K^---^2oH^<;^'''^ William J. Hoyt. William H. ISIitchkll. PRIvSIDlvNTIAL I'.LlvCTORS. Hon. IIp:nry E. Burnham, U. S. Senator. Hon. Jacob H. Gallinger, U. S. Senator. Hon. Cyru-S A. .Sulloway. Hon. 1'"rank D. Currikr. CONGREvSSIONAI. DELEGATION. -^ ut-^l c~i^ ^^^^fr,^^ -si 13 fy^ Solon A. Carter, State Treasurer. Edward N. Pkarson, Secretary of State. f „ ^^^^^ LVSANDF.R H. CARROI.I., JAMES 1M . COOl'KK, Labor Coniinissioiier. Deputy Labor Counuissiouer. NAIXU.M J. I5ACIIIiLIJi;R, Secretary Board of Agriculture. AUGUSTUS 1). AVLING, Adjutaut GeueraL John C. Linehan, lusiiraiice Conuui.ssioner. Irving A. w \ i>.>\, Secretary Board of Health. Ua\ii) ]•;. Proctor Departuieut CoiuuKUulcr, Frank Batti,i;s. Adjutaut General, 0£ C5. jPs.. P?.. STATl-: OFFICIALS. Ch.vnning Folsom, Superintendent rublic lu.structiou. C. Edward Wricht. Li:nXARD F. BlRiSANK. Wll.I.lAM 1). CllANDI.KR TRUSTEES OF STATE IJRRARY. Jlk« Alpheus \V. Baker. Joiix Hatch. BANK COMMISSIONERS. George W.ait Cimmix( Henry M. Putney. Ed\y.\rd B. S. Sanhorx. RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS. Jorti.Mi C. Bei.i.ows. f ARTnru H. Cii.vsE, State I\\i;i.i, CiiAKi-KS W. Sti;vi;nh, Cliaiiniaii. COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. 27 fc;l*»> -?s «■ I''ki;i>i.kick C. Ciuttick. ClIAKI.l.S W. CoUliON. JOIIX M. Wi;iiSTIiK. COMMITTKI-; ON KDITCATION. 29 John IJ. Noyks. I.SA.\c S. Croshv. Arm i;_\ ,. l,'.;-. . COMMITTEE ON LIQUOR LAWS. 31 Daniel B. Aldrich. CuAKi.KS B. HovT, Chairman. K-MMoNS T. Brown. ^«. \ George \V. Fisher. Hen-rv S. Bailev. Bi;rt B. Blakksi.ee. Artemcs S. K '^ Wft^ I mt John B. Dodge. Jo">-' ••^' LiNnQcisx. Charles J. Gould. Ei'I'Im: \V. Hatch. I).vnii;l J Bakik. Thom.^s L. Hoitt. Calvin Allen. COMMITTEE ON NORMAL SCHOOL 35 Oliver M. Johnson. Edgar I. Kendall. orka S. Buubee. Silas Hardy. Willlvm F. Kusskll. m Alex'nd'r F. Stoughton. John C. Bickford, Chainiian. Amos J. Blake. Nia\i;ll p. Slas. €* \ {"41^ •■«# Greenle.vi K.Bai^ilktt. Ch.vrli.s O. Barney. K/.Ra M Smiiii. Edmiind C. Com. COMMITTEE ON REVISION OI'^ STATUTKvS. 37 David D. Taylor. William V. Nason. S:ii:k.ma.n ]{. BruKoiu.iis. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY. I 4t ^ ^=^va,. Charles H. Sanborn. Benjamin G. Herrick, Chairnian. Herman A. Osr.oon. Walter I,. Bralky. Desire I.aneville. Samiel S. Didlev. John Potter. Russell H. Kittrepge. Phineas Hammond. WM. E. W.\TERHOrSE. ^ w JoSEl'll P. SankorN. •»%; p;invARD W. Burns. COMMITTEE ON COUNTY AFFAIRS. 41 John C<. H.\rkim.\n. e ^'■' Amos R, Johnson. Walter A Ali-i;x. Chairinan. Ferluxaxi) a. Stim.ixcis. . ^., p Ezra C. Chase. Addison H. Frizzeli.. Isaac \V. CruTicE. I'.i.w WlLLI.^M E. Maloxev. CH.ARLES .-v. JELLICKSOX. Fri:I) \. HlCKLEY. Louis C. Beane. Edwin N. Stkkxev. Daniel Ai.lkn. COMMITTER ON PUBLIC III-:ALTH. 4.^ Charles H. Greenleaf, Chairman. Lyman M. Roisie. Joseph L. Bixkord. John H. Chandler. Elmer a. ScRHiNKR. Alkicrt Snicni). George H. Bartlett. Ciimii-, h. n.MiWiii. I!i n iamin l-'. Woi-tc I I. 1' \kni:li,. Moses F. Emerson. I-'ri.d W. JIorse. COMMITTEE ON CLAIMvS. 47 IRVINO V. C AUEL B.AILEY. IlANS C. Joiinsi:n. ^ William J. Ahf.rn. Henrv F. Green, Chairman. Allen D. Kichmoxd. Fred E- Lovell. WiLLAKu Bill, Jr. J.\mes H- Henry. ]'"r(;EXE ()ri yriRiN. ^f-' 'f^iMl John W. Wheeler. John H. Horne Kl.\U!.\I,L WiCltSTICK. k Nathan G. Phmmi;r. Milton D. W.\i>Li.i. COMMITTKl': ON I'ORIVvSTRY 53 Charles E. Eaton. I''ki:1) C. Dakkah. Isaac Fo\. COMMITTEE ON RETRENCHMENT AND REFORM. 55 Fri'.mont D. Bartlktt. Gkorgk O. Dickhrmax. COMMITTEE ON RAILROADS. 57 Robert t,- Flanders. -#* Ai.F.ERT 'P. Severance, Chairman. H.VRVEY C.\MPBKLL. *• ^IXf ^^' ^l> 4~ Oi.A Anderson. EmvAuii J. l!i.oin,i ti . George A. Webster. m xk\ m. l \v CiiAKi,i-.s Wiii;i-;li'.r. Perlf.v S. KOBIIC Ai,i'.i:rt Montcomkkv. Ijconard K. I'lm-i'S. COMMITTEE ON STATE PRISON. 59 Al-IvXlS K. RiSSON. i^fll^^B^i Orrin S. Gale. Chaki.f.s H. Fassktt. CiiAKi.i'.s p. AkI'.RM AN Byron L. Morse. Albert B. Eaton. f Albert C. Anderson, Chairman. l^s GEORCiE t;. IvATliN- ^v ii^ IIi;nrv M. Currier. tJ^ LiNUSicv Aldkich. I'i;kli:v W. Kowell. Forest L. Wellman. Mattiiicw J. Devinkv. John a. Landry. COMMITTICE ON PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. 6i f. Harry H. Dudi.f.v. Lewis P. Ladd v -^ ^ Charlks E Cooi'kk, Chairman. George T. Cruft. Edson J. HiLI,. Freeman A. Hissia. /■'' »M •ft C.EORCE E- Cl.AKKl Smith Dodci-: I,i;\i C. oiixT. Akiihu T. Cass. W.m.do A. Hikt. COMMITTEE ON BANKS. 63 Frank P. Wiiitkhouse. Arthur H. Brixton, Chairmau. AsnBEi, S. Brown. Frank H. Si.mi'son. Thurston <). Cai.i,i:\. Herbert A. Sales. Geor<;e P. Wallace. Georc.i-; a. Putnam. Georc.i; G. Toli'ori) <^ Andricw C. II.\RUI.MAN. #• # Y WiLLLXM F. IlAWI.EV. HoRACiv G. Casi:. COMMITTEE ON LABOR. 6.S (;i:(iK(;i-: I) Ci,i;\i:i.am> I'RosrivKi. H. Cn.\Ki'i'.NTii;R. J.\mi:s W. Ini.i.k. COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE. 67 Herkkrt M. Mdodv. ARTiitR O. Fn.LKR, Chniniiaii. CiiAKi.is H. Davis. Arthtr Allen. James K. Kknxedy. Willi a.m T. Ji Ai.iii-.KT }•;. Brswi-.T.L. WlLl,l.\.M M. I.DRl). Geor<;ic .M. Cra.xt. CllAKLI'S J. ( )Xl'.IL l)ANii-:i. K. CiLciiRisr. COMMITTHK OK EIJ':CTlOXS. 69 H i ^ KR.VNK .X. r.\KKl R. HlvNKV H. HAYKS J.\Mi:S A IK F.N. PicKLiiv Wai.kik. C.r.oiu;!-; H. L. Hkad. COMMITTEE ON FISIIIvRIES AND GAME. 71 .^ ^ - HOKATU) FrADI). FicKDiXAXi) A. Sni.i.iN'.s, Chairman. John (".. JKOriLKix. AuGrsT FiLioN. George W. Lougee. James P. T.eigiiton. Moses (i. Calef James V. Weston. Hakkv \V'. :MAKSn Ai.r,, Cm AKi.i.s J. PiKi: JAMICS M. II) AI.I-.V. VV II, 1,1 AM 11. KiMIlAI,!. lloUACi: \V. I'ACE COMMITTEE ON ASYLUM FOR INSANE Dennis F. Cvllitv Ja.MKS F. Bl'KNS. WlI.l.IAM Makcotti:. COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS. Daxa p. Jonks. DANip;r, W. HowK. George Melvin. Steven W. Gii.man. Justin K- Hii.i. Shekhvrn J. WiNsi.ow, Chairiuaii. Ki.MiiALi, \Vi;iiSTi:K. Charles F. Sargent. Frank A. Whiting. Ai,1:a C. 11k k^ .M. ines B. Dow. George S. Sanuorn. COMMITTEE ON TOWNS. 77 Ki.isiiA C. Andrews. Dkxti:k Mkkkii.i,. Isaac Fox. Orrin S. Gam:. COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL AFFAIRS. 79 David G. Mowk. Joseph C. Pkttigrew. Johx F. Harkington. Albert W. Green. JOSEl'H GE()FI'RH)X. j2I John H. Steet-e, Chairman. George II. Axdkrson. ^ .^', JOSICrn A. I^ETOtTRNEATT. DlC.KTlCR MlCRRM.r,, Pi 4\ John J. Kvan. ]'",i>\var» Hewi-ey. John K- Hai.l. Ki'hriam Roi'cher. COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS. 81 DlMONI) fi. WivI.I.S kdl'.lKl I'OI./.l.U. John S. Damp; COMMITTKK OX MANUFACTURES. 8.3 Cassius M. C. Puii.Lirs. MuM,> I. I'i KKi:- William P. .Mi-.iai.n. Alansox C. Hainks. Curtis G. Britton. Frederick K. Crain. iT^ l^*^ H IT So ,,.M..x M \-, ^ ■ N.. 1-;i'c;i;ni-; D. Sammkn. /■ A I.KI.K 1 .\. AlNSW OK I II. lIlKXM K Kmri C. Ilr IV iii.Nso.N, Cliaii ninti. John >m 1 ! 11 . Frank J. I'ri.nch COMMlTTlUv ON AORICrLTURAI, COLUvCtI-:. S.S Fred C. Parkkr. /■ :^ Thomas J. Carmo.n. CllAkI.i;S I,. KiMl'.AI.I.. Hl-RUICKT A. MOORK. IRVIM. M. ill Mil. Sill KlirRN J. WiNSl.dW. Cl.ARKNCK II. PATI-. KllWAKD M. lilOANl. COMMITTEE ON INSrUANCIv. 87 /^^ Geokc.k H. WlLSt)X. EnwiN C. Hitchcock, Chainnan. I-.dwin I'i.rMMi:K. Charles I. Birkhws. Tiu).mas E. In A. G,\ki)m:k. i'M«e. r..«.-. LEGISL.\'I'1\"K ol'FICKIv'S AM) .\1 'IVC 11 KS. 91 Harry B. Cilley. Minor and A meiicau. H. H. Metcalf, I'ortsmoulh Times. ^m^-- • #^ ^ fi'^^J ^^lM i <^^'/ — 'r^ G. \V. P'OWLER, J\/aiii/iiifi'f Union. Allan H. RoiiixsoN, Bos/on Herald. I. ErGKNK Keeler, Boston Globe. \i. C Pkarson, As,-...iiil.,l Pn-ss. Concord .\Ionitor. John \\. Coi i in. Fred M. I.ivIChton'. ."i/anclu'sli'r Cnion .lili.st. People and Patriot. 2*i^ Frank M. Shackford, W. Shaughnessy, J-'.lias A. McQuaio, Fuank H. Challis. Senate Reporter. Manchester Lhiion. Mirror and American. Manchester Xews. MlCRRILL SlirUTLEFE Mt'SScngiT to Governor and Council . P 1^ William II. Smith, William 11. Wi.skin. 1Ii.riii;ri- A. MuI^lwain, I.ibiary Mis-i ni:.i!-. Mi'ssongcr to tlio Si'nulo. LEGLSLATIVI-: REPORTERS AND MESSENGERS. 9.S ^ BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. niilEF SKETCHES OF THE LIVES OF THE MEX WHO, IN STATE AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, HELPED SHAPE LE(;iSLATIOX IN 1901. THE GOVERNOPv. CiiESTEK Bradley Jop.dan was born in Colebrook, October 15, 1839. lie is the son of the late Johnson and Minerva (Bnel) Joi-dan. His mother, liis grandfather and <;"raud mother Bnel, were Connecticut people. His father was a native of Plainfield, but his s County. Later he received the appointment from the full bench, to take elTect .luiic I, of that year. Moving to Lancaster, he held this jiosition until October, IS74. to the entire satisfaction of bench and bar. In the meantime he read l;i\v and wrote for the press, devoting time to i)olitics in every cami>aign. lie ])urcliased the Coi'i.s Republican, but did not keep it very long. When he left the clerk's otlice he entered the law ottice of the late Judge Ladd, with whom he lemained for a time, then, with Ray, Drew iV lleywood. He; was admitted to the bar, Novcnd)er, 1ST5; 102 A SOUVENIR OF to partnership with Ray & Drew, May, 1876; Ray, Drew, Jordan & Carpenter, January, 1882; Drew, Jordan & Carpenter, 18S3; Drew & Jordan, June, 1885; Drew, Jordan & Buckley, 1893. In tlie threat campaign of 1880, Governor Jordan led the lii;lit to redeem his town, and won, by one majority, in a vote of more than seven hundred, making a net gain of over one hundred. He was elected to the House, and, although with- out legislative exi^erience, he was the unanimous choice of his party for Speaker of the ablest House of recent years. He acquitted himself in a manner creditable to himself and state. There was but one verdict at the close of the session, as the Union said, "Well done, good and faithful servant." In the campaign of 1886, he was his party's candidate for Senator in the Coos District, and, although running three hundred votes ahead of his ticket, he was defeated. In 1896 his party was anxious that he should try again; he declined until the Convention met, and without dissenting voice selected him as its candi- date for senator, then he acquiesced. His opponent took the stump, and spoke throughout the county. Mr. Jordan remained about his work, but when the votes were counted he had 3,186 out of a total of 4,861 for all others in a district formerly strongly Democratic. He was unanimously nominated for President of the Senate, and unanimously elected, receiving the votes of the only Democrats, Senators Hon. Timothy G. Howard, and Hon. J. W. Emery of Portsmouth. Mr. Jordan's record as presidlnu" officer of the senate is so well known and so recently made that we need only advert to it here. The Senate was a very able, conserva- tive body, and gave the President no trouble, but, on the other hand, was strong in its support of him, ardent in its friendship for him, and most loyal to the state and all its interests. Throughout the whole session there was not a murmur of discontent, nor a ripple of displeasure. Governor Jordan showed to the people of the state that he knew something of tlieir affairs, was painstaking in legisla- tion, prudent and economical with public funds. It was during this session, at a Republican caucus to nominate a United States Senator, that he made the closing speech in behalf of Senator Gallinger, cari-ying caucus and balconies to the higliest pitch of enthusiasm, and placing him in tlie foreground of New Hampshire's cap- tivating and impassioned speakers. , Two yeais later, his party, with great earnestness, urged him to become its candidate for Governor. So persistent were its requests and demands that he had to decline three times before he could be let alone. Early in 1900 his friends came back to him with renewed energy. He told them they could have him, but that he should do nothing to secure the nomination. From then till the ('onvention he kept his word. September 11, 1900, there assembled 744 delegates. It was a grand Convention, com])osed of, and ofTicered by, great men. Govern()r Jordan received all the votes cast save 8"). From that time to the election Mr. Jordan did his part in every section of the state, and made a most popular candidate with the people, polling the largest vote ever given any New Hampshire man, receiving .'>4,000 votes, lacking only 3."). 'I'hc (Jovernor was married in Is7!) t() ]S[iss Ida R. Nutter, a Lancaster girl. They liave three children: Roxanna, nineteen years qld; Gladstone, twelve; Chester Bradley, Jr., eight. The Governor has ever been a hard worker, of nuithodical habits, rugged, strong, and determined. As a farm laborer he com- manded great wages, and in everyplace he has been called to fill he has simply done his duty without fear or favor. In i)olitics he has ever dealt hard blows, but in such a manly, open way that his Democratic friends have been loyal and kind to him from his very boyhood. He has been connected with the banks of his town ever since the National was founded in 1882. Formerly he settled many NKW IlA-Ml'SlllKK Li;(;isLA'r()KS, liiiU. 103 estates in tlie probate and bankrupt coiuts, and now has charge of trust funds. His counsel is sought by neigiibors and friends, as well as by the large clientage of the tirm. One of the organizers of tiie (irafton and Coos B;ir Association, ho has done much and written a great deal to promote its usefulness. lie was long its lirst vice-president, and now, since Judge Bingham's death, he is president. lie has delved deep into the history of his town, county, and state, and can tell almost any one some interesting matters of Coos County people. His researches in this direction have been with profit and pleasure to himself, and of value to liistory. He rendered valuable assistance on the County history, and was first to start the machinery for the Lancaster Town Ilistoiy, following the work with the other members of the committee from start to tinisli. The result is an excellent book of nearly seven hundred pages, and with nearly one hundred illustrations. He is a valued member of the New Hampshire Historical Society, and has often assisted in getting together facts as to the founders i<\' our government. lie was made a Mason in Colebrook thirty-live years ago, and is yet a member of Evening Star lodge. He has long been an honorary member of tlie Veterans' Association, and of several of the regimental associations. He is modest, unassuming, and close to the peo])le. He is at home in the social circle, where his easy flow of wit and good humor are always welcome. He has been charitable, kindly, and generous all his life, nr)t only looking out well for his own, but aiding others. Many a man tiiroughout the country dates his start when young from the help, the timely aid, Mr. Jordan gave him. His sympathies flow in broad and deep channels. He loves fun at the proper time, and delights even now to s])end a part of each summer in the woods on the boughs with the boys. He is an exjjert and persistent angler, and finds no recreation like unto that of getting close to Nature in her most attractive and secret haunts. He is the friend of schools, of churches, of all good works and w;iys, and devoted to the welfare of his town. He is ardently attached to his native state, and her many and varied interests will be safe in his hands. Vote of state: Chester B. Jordan, i;e])ublican, .5:1.S01 ; Frederick E. Potter, Democrat, 34,!)r)(); Josiah M. Fletcher, rroliiliitioii, l,isi'; .Sumner F. Clallin, Social Democratic, 7.")": scattering, 7. iiiK i:.\i:( r'i'i\i': corxcii.. DISTliiCT X(>. I. .Ia.mi;s I';. Ti'.NNANr was limn in Deeilitld in IS17. and received his edueation in the pul)lic schools and at I'cndiroki- and New Hampton acatlemies. In ISCdi he went into tratle in Short Falls, Epsom, where he now conducts a large general store, ami he is largely inteiested in lumbering in various parts of the state. He has always been a Ilepubiican in polities, and the jiarty has conferred upon hiin many official hoimrs whi(di he has borne with fidelity, ami the duties of which he has i)erformed with conspicuous ability. From lS7n to ISS'.t he was jiostmaster at Short Falls, and he is now completing his tenth year of service as one of the Com- missioners of Merrimaek county. In iSSS) he was elected a membei' of the .State Senate, and he was a nwinlier of the House of IS'.M. Mr. Tennant is respected by all who know him, and his large vote whenever a candidate is evidence of his wide popularity. Vote of district: .lames I!. 'I'ennant. Ilepubiican. I0,4!)l); Charles \. .Moise, Democrat, S. 14."); l-'ranU \l. Bean, I'rohiliitioii. •_'.")7. 104 A SOUVENIR OF DISTRICT XO. 2. Hon. LoiiiNG Bijooks Bodwell, of Manchester, Republican, was born April 20, 1843, in Salem, this state. In 1845 his parents removed to Manchester, taking up their residence in what is now termed the Goft's Falls District. Mr. Bodwell' s boyhood was passed here, and the rudiments of his education were obtained at the public schools. Having completed the grammar course, he entered East- man's Business College at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and took the regular commercial course. When the war broke out, he entered the service of the United States, in the quartermaster's department, serving first in the forage department under Colonel Cochran of the Second corps of artillery, and later under Gen. R. N. Batch- elder, in the Army of the Potomac, quartermaster's department. On his i-eturn from the field, he entered the grocery store of Captain Putnam, and worked there for three years as a clerk. In 18G8 he engaged in business with his father as a dealer in ice, coal, and wood at the same stand occupied by that firm to-day. Mr. Bodwell has previously been honored with public office at the hands of his fellow- citizens in Ward 2, serving first as Ward Clerk, then as Councilman for two years, then as alderman, and later, two years as Representative. Mr. Bodwell is also known as a secret society and club man. He is a member of Washington lodge, F, and A. M., Trinity commandery. Knights Templar, Queen City council, K. of P., Manchester lodge of Elks and of the Derryfield and Calumet clubs. He was a member of the Honorable Senate of 189", and was appointed Cliairmnn of Com- mittee on Soldiers' Home, and also on committees on Incorporations, Towns, and Parishes, and Roads, Bridges, and Canals. Vote of district: Loring B. Bodwell, Republican, 1(),'2GG; Almander Churchill, Democrat, 5,882; John W. Bradford, Prohibition, l'.)5. DISTRICT NO. 3. Hon. CiiAiii.ES H. Heksey, of Keene, Republican. Councilor Ilersey is a native of the Pine Tree state, his birthiilace being the town of Falmouth. Before completing his preparatory education, Mr. Her.sey enlisted in the navj'-, serving with credit during the closing years of the Civil War. He then resumed his interrupted studies, and entered Bates College, graduating in 1871. After teaching school and serving as i)rincipal of Gould's Academy, Bethel, Me., he began studying law, and in due time was admitted to the bar in Oxford County. In ISl^^ he moved to Keene, and there he has since resided. Mr. Ilersey was soon in good practice, and in the favor of his townsmen as well, for he has repeatedly been chosen to office. He was a member of the House in 1885, of the Senate in 1887, also a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1880. For the last twelve years he has been solicitor of Cheshire County. In Masonry Mr. Ilersey is well known, being a member of a lodge and a chapter in Maine, liesidcs lioliiing uumu- bership in Hugh de Payens commandery of Keene. Vote of district: Charles H. Hersey, Republican, 10, 0".;; Daniel W. Bill, Dem- ocrat, 6,092. DISTRICT XO. 4. Hon. Edmund E. Tkuesdele of Pembroke (Suncook), Republican. Mr. Trues- dell was born in Jewett City, Conn., March 3, 1845. On his paternal side he is of Scotch descent, hi.s great-great-grandfather coming from the land of Burns in 1701). A great-grandfatlier was one of that memorable army that passed the winter with Washington at Valley Forge, 1777-'78. Edmund E. Truesdell received a common school education at Newton Upper Falls, Ma.ss., and afterward was a studi'iit in Comer's Commercial College, Boston. NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1(H)L 105 He learned tlie cotton business fust by being an operative, and tben as overseer in Xewtou. It so happened tiiat tlie agent of Hie Newton mills was also Hie agent of the Webster and the Pembroke companies in Pembroke, and he sent Mr. Trues- dell to take part charge of the properties. In 1870 he became superintendent and paymaster of these corporaUons, and has so continued to this time. In social and political life Mr. Truesdell has been a leading factor. He has been town treasurer; in 1879 and 1881, he was a member of Hie House of Kepre- sentaHves, 1887, the year of the great railroad fight, he was a State senator. In Masonry he is very prominent, a member of Jewell lodge, of which he is a past master, Hiram chapter, Horace Chase council, Mt. Iloreb commandery, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite (Thirty-second degree), Aleppo Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Mr. Truesdell is a member of the New England Cotton Manufac- turers association; he is also a member of Hie New Hampshire club. In religion he is a Baptist, and superintendent of the Sunday-school of his church. Mr. Trues- dell is a well-known man throughout the state, he is highly esteemed and de- servedly popular. Vote of district: Edmund E. Truesdell, i;ei)ublican, 1 1,0:38; Horace K. Martin, Democrat, 7,241; Clarence E. Quimby, Proliibition, 265. DISTRICT NO. 5. Hon. Roukkt N. Ciiambeklix of Berlin, Republican, one of the foremost figures of the North Country and a lawyer of much prominence, was born in New York state, at Bangor, on July 24, 185(). His parents moved to West Stewarts- town when he was but Hiree years old, and he was educated in the public schools of that town, at Colebrook Academy, and at the Academy at Derby, Vt. He began the study of law when twenty-one years of age, with George W. Hartshorn of Canaan, Vt., and was admitted to tlie bar of both Vermont and New Hamp- shire. In 1883 Mr. Chamberlin moved to Berlin, where he has since resided. The first lawyer to settle in that growing little town, his practice has developed as rapidly as might be expected from a man of such marked ability, and he has taken a prominent place in his profession. He has served as Superintendent of Schools, as Selectman, and as a member of the Board of Education. In 1889 he was a member of the Legislature, and was honored with a position upon the Judiciary Committee and as Chairman of the Committee of Elections. Upon his election to the House of 189:3 he was nomi- nated by his party for the position of Speaker and elected, serving witli skill and courtesy. Vote of district: Robert N. Chamberlin, Republican, 10,448; Bi'tijauiiii C. (iar- land. Democrat, 7,487; Moses C. Siiokesfield, Prohibition, 20.5. pRKsii)E.\'ii.\L i:ij:( roKs. Hon. Joski'ii O. Hoijks of North Hainpton, i;c])ublican. was Ix.rii in Roslon, and received his education in that city at the Brimmer School. He completed his education at the Amherst Agricultural College. For ten years he was in the produce and commission business witli his fatlier in Boston, but left that busi- ness to take charge of Hie property of iiis uncle, the late J. W. F. Hobbs, wlio started the old "Red Line" of coaches in Boston. Mr. Hobbs is identified with several of the business interests in the vicinity of North Hampton, being a direc- tor and secretary of the Slovene Manufacturing Co., Portsmouth, trustee of the 106 A SOUVENIR OF Piscataqua Savings Bank, and a director of the Grauite State Fire Insurance Co. He is an Odd Fellow, belonging to Rockingham lodge of Hampton Falls, and of Canton Senter of Portsmouth. Mr. Hobbs was a member of the Honorable Coun- cil during Governor IiamsdeH's administration, and proved himself a most effi- cient Councillor. Hox. Wii-LiAM .Jewett Hoyt of Manchester, Republican, was born in Ohio, his birthplace being Delaware, and his birthday April 1, 1842. Mr. Hoyt has been a lirm supporter of the Republican party, although averse to seeking office or holding office. Xor does he own to any affiliations with secret organizations. Hon. Seth M. Richards of Newport, Republican, was born at Newport, June 0, 1850, and has always resided there. He was educated at Kimball Union Acad- emy and at Phillips Andover Academj'. He is engaged in the manufacture of woolen goods. He is an attendant of the Congregational church, president of the Panawan club, treasurer and trustee of the Richards library, president of the Newport Electric Light Company, vice-president of the First National Bank, and l)resident of the Newport Improvement Company. He was a member of the House of Representatives of 1885, and in 1887 was commissioned aide-de-camp on Governor Sawyer's staff. In the Senate of 1897 he was Chairman of the Com- mittee on Banks, also serving on Committees on Asylum for the Insane and Fisheries and Game. IIox. William H. Mitchell was born at Wheelock,Yt., September 18, 185G. He attended the public schools, both in his native town and in Littleton, besides having the advantages of the academy at Derby, Vt. Studying law in Little- ton, ]\Ir. Mitchell was admitted to the bar in 1880, and ever since that time has been one of the leading younger lawyers of Grafton and Coos counties. As a junior member of the firm of Bingham, Batchellor A: Mitchell, he did his share in making the firm as successful and as noted a partnership as there was in the state. Mr. Mitchell has taken an intelligent interest in education, has served his town as a member of its Board of Education, and served the state as a trustee of the Normal School, 1887-1897. He was a State Senator in 18S9, and was a leader in that important session. As Solicitor of Grafton County he acliieved reputa- tion by the manner in which he handled the celebrated Almy murder case. Mr. Mitchell held the Solicitorship for three terms, 1889-1895. Vote: Rej)ublicans: William J. Hoyt, 54,798; Seth M. Richards, 54,1()2; Joseph O. Hobbs, 54,122; AVilliam H. Mitchell, 54,083. Democrats: Nathan C. Jameson, 35,489; James C. Norris, :i5,(i77; Oilman Cl.uigh, :15,():]7; Frank B. Preston, :]5,()05. NEW IIAM1*SIIII{K IN 56TH CONGRESS. SENATORS. Hon. Jacob H. Gallin(;ei!, United States Senator, is in the best sense of the expression a .self-made man. He was born on a farm in Cornwall, Ontario, March 28, 18:n, and the story of his early youtli is the story of a poor boy's determined struggle for an education. He began life as a printer, Imt he devoted his even- ings and leisure liours to the study of medicine. After graduating at Cincinnati, O., at the head of his class, he settled in New Hampshire, where he soon obtained a large practice. His rapid rise in New llami)shire politics is well known to all who are familiar with the i>olitical history of the state during the past twenty years. Three times a member of the House of Representatives, twice a member NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, I'JOL 107 of the State Senate, and once its President, a deli ^ate to the Constitutional Con- vention of 1876, chairman of the Republican State Committee for ei.ylit years, from 1882 to ISUO, unanimously reelected in 181)S, and again in 1!)00; in all these posi- tions, which may be said to have been preparatory to a broader field of usefulness at Washinoton, he was a faithful and conscientious servant to the Republican party and the people of New Hampshire. Dr. Gallinger wis a member of the National House of Representatives in the 49th and .50th Congresses, and declined a renomination in 1S8S. in 1891 he was elected United States Senator for a term of six years, and in 1897 he was nominated by acclamation in Legislative caucus to succeed himself for a further term of six years, an occurrence which is almost without a precedent in the history of the state. Senator Gallinger's work in Congress has been characterized by the same devotion to the interests of his con- stituents and the same brilliant aggressiveness that have been so conspicuous in his work in state politics. His maiden speech was directed against free silver coinage, and he clearly showed that a free silver policy must result in national disaster. On the oOth of April, 1888, during the debate on the Mills bill. Senator Gallinger m;ule a strong speech upon the tariff, one of the ablest efforts of tlie session, and of which .500,000 copies were printed by order of the Republican National Committee. During his service in the Senate he has taken an active part in the discussion of public questions. He holds high rank and is regarded as an authority on tariff matters, having the conlidence and respect of his associates on both sides of the chamber. He is now chairman of the Senate Committee on Pen- sions, and his efforts in their behalf have been recognized by the Union soldiers of the country. He is also a member of the Committees on Commerce, District of Columbia, and Public Plealth and National Quarantine, and lias been among the foremost in the advocacy of education, sanitary and temperance legislation. Of him it may be said and said truly that during his entire political career he has been true to his party, his constituents, his friends, and himself. Hox. Heni:v E. Bukniiam was born in Dunbarton, Nov. S, 1844. " His early life," wrote the late Gen. Charles H. Bartlett in Tlie (irnnlte Monlldy, " was the repetition of the story of many a New England boy who rose to fame and distinc- tion in after years." Assisting upon his father's farm in the summers of his early youth, he attended the district school in winter until sufficiently advanced, when he fitted for college at Kimball Union Academy at Merideu, entered Dart- mouth, and graduated with high honors in 1865. At his graduation he was selected to discuss in public debate the Monroe doctrine with Horace Russell, since a judge of the courts of New York. This discu.ssion won him great ap- plause, and foreshadowed that si>lendid and fascinating oratorical power which later years have so rapidly developed. Upon graduating he turned his attention to the profession of law. After pur- suing his legal studies in the offices of Minot & Mugridge of Concord, and E. S. Cutter, Esq., and Judge Lewis W. Clark of Manchester, he was admitted to the bar in Merrimack county at the April term, 1868. After practising a brief j)eriod by himself he formed a partnership with Judge David Cross, which continued for several years. Later he .associated with himself George L McAllister. His present partners are Albert O. Rrown ami George H. Warren, under the tirin name of Burnham, Brown it Warren. Judge Burnham has been president of the Mechanics Savings bank, first vice- president of the Manchester Board of Trade, and is in the directory of other business corporations. He has taken a deep interest in the educational institu- tions of the city. He is a past commander of the Amoskeag Veterans, with the rank of major. 1U8 A SOUVENIR OF His judicial title comes from his office as Jud^e of Probate for the county of Hillsborough, to which he was appointed in June, 1876. He served as a member of the House of Representatives in 1873 and 1874. He also lilled the offices of Treas- urer of Hillsborough county and Associate Justice of the police court of Man- chester, and was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 18S9. Judge Burnham has taken a deep interest in Masonry, and after filling all the offices in Washington lodge of Manchester, received the highest honors of the grand lodge of the state, serving as M. W. grand master in 1885. He has also filled various offices in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, being a jiast grand of Wildey lodge, No. 45, of IManchester. Some of his finest oratorical efforts have related to these orders, the most notable of which was his oration at the dedication of Masonic hall in Manchester. Oct. 15, 1890, conceded to be one of the most beautiful and eloquent tributes to the ancient order to be found in Masonic literature. He was nominated as the successor to Hon. William E. Ciiandler on Jan. 10, 1901. REPltESEXTATlVES. Hon. Cyrus A. Sulloway, who will again represent the First Congressional District of New Hampshire at Washington, is a native of Grafton. He was born June 8, 1839. His boyhood was spent upon his father's farm, and his education was restricted to the public schools of the town. He was enterprising and eager for knowledge, and was fortunate enough to supplement his district school terms by an academic course at Colby Academy, New London. After choosing the pro- fession of law for his life work, he entered the office of Pike & Barnard at Franklin to study, in 1861. He was admitted to the bar in 1863, and immediately went to Manchester and entered into partnership with Samuel D. Lord. For ten years tiiis firm continued, with an increasing practice and wider clientage. Upon the dissolution Mr. Sulloway became associated with E. M. Topliff. The prac- tice of this firm has been one of the largest in the state. From 1873-'78, Mr. Sulloway was Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue. He has served five terms as Representative in the State Legislature; once as chairman of the Committee on Elections, and twice subsequently as chairman of the Judiciary Committee. Upon his first entrance into legislative service he took a commanding position, and was regarded as a leader. This position he has always maintained, being an active partisan in whatever cause he espoused. In the fall of 1894 Mr. Sulloway received the unanimous Republican nomination for Congress in the First District. He entered into his campaign with great vigor and enthusiasm, and was elected by more than 6,000 plurality. In the 54th Congress he was a member of the Committees on Patents and Invalid Pensions. During the campaign of '96 his services "on the stump" were in great demand in all parts of the state, but his speeches were necessarily, to a great degree, con- fined to his own district. Probably the best summary of his work may be seen by results. He was elected over John B. Nash by a plurality of 11,733. In Sep- tember, 189S, he was unanimously renominated for a third term, and after an exciting campaign was victorious over Edward J. Knowlton by a plurality of over 2,800. As an unexpected result of the convention to nominate a candidate for Congress held at Manchester in September, 1900, Mr. Sulloway, although not a candidate, was unanimously nominated and duly elected. Vote of district: Cyrus A. Sulloway, Republican, 2(5, 072; Tinu)thy J. Howard, Democrat, 17,401. Hon. Fijank D. Curkiek of Canaan, who represents the Second District in the 56th Congress, was born in Canaan, October 30, 1853, and was educated NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. lOU in the public schools, at Meriden Kimball Union Academy, and at Dr. Dixon's private school, Lowell, Mass. He studied law with ex-United States Senator Pike and Chief Justice Blodgett and with Geo. W. Murray, being admitted to the bar in 1874. From the start Mr. Currier evinced great aptitude for his profession, his clientage increased and his professional fame extended. In 1879 he was a member of the Legislature and took a high position in a house of more than ordinary prominence and ability. From 1883-1886 he was clerk of the Senate and in 1887 was chosen President of that body, having been elected Senator the previous year. The session of 1887 was a remarkable one, calling for rare tact and conciliatory disposition, but Mr. Currier was equal to the emergency and acquitted himself with the highest honors. From 1882 to 1888, he was Secretary of the Republican State Committee, in 1884 he was a delegate to the National Convention that nominated Blaine, and in 1890 he was appointed Naval Officer at Boston by President Harrison. Mr. Currier is a Free Mason, a member of Saint Andrew's Royal Arch Chapter, and of Sullivan Commandery, Knights Templar. Few members of the party possess better qualifications for political advancement than Mr. Currier possesses; he is able, faithful, unflinching; he is educated, intelligent, and affable; his love of books is deep; his conversational gifts are pleasing, and if the future is bright for anyone it would seem surely so for him. Mr. Currier Avas the presiding officer of the House of Representatives in 1899, and by his splendid leadership, just rulings, and unfailing courtesies, endeared himself to members of both parties. Vote of district: Frank D. Currier, Republican, 27,440; Henry F. Hollis, Dem- ocrat, 17,517. STATE OFFICERS. SECRETARY OF STATE. Edwaiii) X. Peajison, Rei)ublican, who is now serving his second term as the chief civil officer in the state, was born in Webster, September 7, 18.59. Fitting for college in the Warner High School and at Penacook Academy, Mr. Pearson entered Dartmouth and was graduated in the class of 1881. From the day of his graduation to the present hour, Mr. Pearson has led an exceedingly active life full of the most useful work. For a year he was a teacher in the public schools of Washington, D. C, coming to Concord in 1882 as associate editor of the Monitor and the Independent Statesman. In this capacity he continued till 1890 when he became managing editor of the.se newspapers and also business manager of the Republican Press Association. In 1898 Mr. Pearson resigned from these arduous and confining positions to become manager of the Rumford Press which he soon brought into the front rank of the printing art. In the years 1893 and 1895 the Legislature elected Mr. Pearson to the office of Public Printer, these being his only political rewards until the Legislature of 1899 elected him Secretary of State. No public officer has more friends tha!i Sccretaiy Pearson, and no man is more deserving of them. He is a member of the Concord Board of Education, having been chosen in 1899 for a term of three years. STATE TREASURER. Solon A. Caktkk, Republican, has held this position since 1872, with the exception of one term of office, 1874-75, the incumbent of the position for that term being a Democrat. Colonel Carter was born in Leominstei', Mass., .June 22, 110 A SOUVENIR OF 1837, but since 1859 he has been a resident of New Hampsliire. His first home in the state was at Keene, wliere he was superintendent of the gas works. In 1862, lie took the captaincy of a company in the Fourteentli N. H. regiment. Until tlie close of the war, he was in active service, and was mustered out with the rank of Captain, having served as Assistant Adjutant-General of Volunteers. After tlie close of the w-ar he was bi'eveted by the President major and lieutenant-colonel of Volunteers. Keturning to Keene, he was engaged in clerical work until elected to his ijresent position, and soon afterward he took up his abode in the Capital City. In 1869-'70, he was sent from Keene as Representative to the General Court. In Concord he holds many positions of trust, among them the presi- dency of the Union Guaranty .Savings bank, and a directorship in tlie First National bank. He is a member of the Loyal Legion, a Mason of high standing, having taken all degrees in both York and Scottish rites, and he has been Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the state of New Hampshire. ADJUTANT-GENERAL. Augustus D. Aymng, Republican, received his commission from Governor Head, July 1.5, 1879, as Adjutant-General of New Hampshire, and has held this position ever since. He was born in Boston in 1840; was educated at I>awrence Academy, Groton, and in the public schools at Lowell. When through school, he entered the employ of J. C. Ayer & Co. Here he remained until 1861, when he enlisted in the Richardson Light Infantry, an unattached company named in honor of Hon. George F. Richardson of Lowell. He was appointed Second Lieu- tenant in the Twenty-ninth Volunteers in January, 1862, and later in the year was promoted to the First Lieutenancy. In the spring of 1864, he was mustered out. About a year later, he became a First Lieutenant of the Twenty-fourth Massachu- setts regiment, and was made Adjutant of the regiment. He was also aide-de- camp and judge advocate on the staff of Major-General R. S. Foster, who com- manded the first division, Twenty-fourth Corps. He was mustered out of the service in 1866. Later in the year he removed to Nashua, where he lived until appointed to his present position. During his residence in Nashua, he served as inspector of check-lists, assessor, and assistant city marshal. During the Span- ish War, General Ayling was called upon to prepare the First New Hampshire Volunteers for the field, accomplishing his work with its many perplexing duties to his own credit and tlio honor of the state. General Ayling is a Mason, a Kniglit Templar, a member of the G. A. R., of the Loyal Legion, and of several military-social organizations. 1 \sr K ANCE COM M ISSlOX i:i{. John C. Lineiian, Republican, was liorn in Ireland in 1840, coming to America in 1849. He has resided since 1852 in (.'oncord. Upon moving here, he at. once began to work in a cotton mill, passing through nearly all of the departments. Four years previous to his enlistment in the army, he had charge of the box dei)artment of the sash and bliiul factory. In 1861, he enlisted in the Third New Ilainiishire regiment. In 1866, he came home and engaged in the grocery busi- ness until 1S90. He has served in both branches of the Concord city government, also in the executive council. In 1890, he was an agent of the eleventh census to compile manufacturing statistics of Concord and vicinitj^ and in the autumn of that year was apjiointed by Governor Goodell to his present position, succeeding Hon. Henry II. Huse. Since the close of the war, Colonel Linehan has been greatly interested and actively engaged in :ill (iiaml Army matters. NEW HAMI'SIIIIJE LEGISLATORS, 1001. Ill SECRETAHY OF THE BOAIII) OF ACJHK'ULTUHE. Nahum J. Bachei.dkk, llopublican, tlie eOieient Secretary of the Board of Agriculture, was born and has always lived in East Andover. He was educated in the scliools of his native town, at Fraid, when the financial panic and ill health compelled him to desist from road work. During that time he became a stockholder and director in the concern. In 189.j-'9G he was a member of the House of Representatives from Ward 0, Concord, and in May, 1899, was appointed to his i)resent post of Labor Commissioner. Colonel Carroll is a Congregationalist in religious association and a Republican by political affiliation, having taken an active part in every campaign since 18.0(5. He is also a member of St. Peter's lodge, of Bradford, and Horace Chase Council and Mt. Horeb Comniandery, F. <.t A. M., of Cor.cord. DEPUTY LABOR COMMISSIONEi!. Jamks Ml'iu{ki,i- Wiiincoi' Cooi'ki!, an Englishman by birth, an American citizen by choice, was born on September 27, 1871. He received his education at private educational institutions, and at one of the large public schools, where he was for two years captain of the cricket team. In December, 1888, he removed to New Y(»rk, where for a few weeks he was engaged as bookkeeper in a broker's office. The failure of the firm necessitated a search for other employment, and lie accepted a post as private secretary to Markinfield Addey, the blind editor of the White Mountain Echo. In the fall of 1892 he accepted a position on the staff of General M. C. Wentworth, of Jackson, at his Avinter resort, The Raymond, Pasadena, Cal. Mr. Cooper's special duties were the handling of the livery ser- vice of that large establishment, the superintendence of its social functions, and those of press agent. Mr. Cooper passed throe winteis there, being an employe NEW HAMPSHIRE LE(iISLATOKS, lOoi. 115 of the hotel when it was destroyed by lire. For the four suiiimers following the first winter in California he was private secretiiry to General Wentworth at his summer resort, Wentworth Hail, Jackson. In the winter of 1895 and ISUfi he was connected with the Laurel House, Lakewo'Kl, X. J., as clerk and special writer. In 18U7 Mr. Cooper acquired an interest in the White Mountain Uepublic-Journal of Littleton, and till May, 1900, assisted in guiding its helm. In 1897 Mr. Cooper began the publication of a handsome summer resort magazine, entitled White Mountain Life, whicli he carried on successfully until last year, when he resigned his Littleton position to take that he now tills, and moved his family to Concord. For the past three summers Mr. Cooper has also handled the entire White Moun- tain correspondence of the New York and Boston llerfdds. In religion he is an Episcopalian; in politics, a staunch Republican. STATE LIBRARIAN. Arthur Horace Chase, State Librarian, is a son of Hon. William M. Chase, justice of the Supreme Court of New Hampshire. He was born in Concord, N. IL, February 16, 1SG4, and has always made the Capital city his residence. He was educated in the public schools of Concord, and at Dartmouth College. He studied law with Chase & Streeter and at the Boston University Law School. He was admitted to the bar in July, 1890. From the time of his admission until his appointment to the office he now holds, he was a member of the firm of Ciiase & Streeter, and of Streeter, Walker A- Chase in Concord. He was appointed State Librarian in 1895. To this position he has broughtexecutive ability of a high order, and through his influence the scope of the library is much enlarged, the number of volumes and the usefulness extended. He attends the South Congregational church of Concord. He has been prominent in military circles, having served as Judge Advocate, with the rank of Major, upon the staff of Brigadier-General G. M. L. Lane, N. H. N. G. TRUSTEES OF THE STATE LIBRARY. William Dwigiit Chandler, who was appointed by Governor Busiel in No- vember, 1896, a trustee of the State Library, was born in Concord, Feb. 3, 186:3. His education was received at St. Paul's School, and later he spent eighteen months in study and travel in Europe. Mr. Chandler's first business experience was as city editor of the Concord Daily Monitor. In 188:3, he removed to Winona, Minn., and entered the employ of the First National bank of that city, where he remained nine years, resigning his position of assistant cashier to come back to his native city in 1892. Upon his return to Concord Mr. Chandler was appointed vice-president and treasurer of tlie Republican Press Association, publishers of the Independent Statt-fnnan and Concord Evening Monitor. In 1898 Mr. Chandler became part owner with George H. Moses in the Monitor and Statesman Co., comprising the newspapers of the Republican Press Association. Charles Edavard Wright, of Whiteiield, was born at Battle Creek, Mich., December 17, 1867. lie was educated in the public schools of his native town and at the Tilton Seminary. Beginning the study of law with Aldrich & Remick at Littleton, Mr. Wright was admitted to the bar in 1890, and began practice in that town. After the appointment of Edgar Aldrich to the judgeship of the Federal Court, Mr. Wright moved to Whitefield. where he has since resided. While practising his i)rofession he has found time to give to the development of the literary tastes of his townsmen. It is no exaggeration to say that the intelli- gent work performed by him as trustee of the Whitefield public library has not had its ecpial in New IIani])shire. INIi-. Wright has made tluit library one of tlie 116 A SOUVENIR OF best ill the state, and withal one of tlie most useful. Beginning with a few hun- dreds of volumes the library now contains 5,000 of the choicest books, with an annual circulation of 16,000, a most remarkable result in a town with a popula- tion of only 2,100 people. In 1898 Mr. Wright began the publication of a library bulletin, the pioneer of its kind in the state. In 1899 Governor Rollins recognized such able work by appointing Mr. AVright a trustee of the State Library. On the establishment of the Whitefield Police Court, Mr. Wright was appointed its justice, and he still holds the position. He is a Free Mason and Past Chief Ranger of tlie Independent Foresters. In religious matters he is a leading churchman of the Episcoijal denomination. Leonard Fueeman Burbank, of Nashua, was appointed by Governor Rollins in 1900 to his present position. He is a member of the bar, and also much in- terested in library work. DEPARTMENT, G. A. R. ' Assistant Ad.iutant-Geneual Frank Battles, of Concord, was born in Billerica, Mass., February, 1846. He has resided in Boston, and Milford, Mass., receiving his education in the latter place. Mr. Battles is Indexer of Public Rec- ords at the State House, Concord, where he combines this work with his duties as Assistant Adjutant-General of the Department of New Hampshire, Grand Army of the Republic, at the Department Headquarters. He is one of the most enthusiastic sportsmen in the state, and his knowledge of fish and game is the result of long study and personal observation. He was a member of the Legisla- ture of 1897, serving on the Committees on Education, and Fisheries and Game. He served in both army and navy during the War of the Rebellion, and is at pres- ent quartermaster of E. E. Sturtevant Post, No. 2, G. A. R., of Concord. He is also a member of the Kniglits of Pythias. Mr. Battles served his second term as Representative from Ward 5, Concord, in the House of 1899, and was chairman of the Committee on Fisheries and Game. David E. Proctor, Department Commander G. A. R., of AVilton, was born in Lyndeborough, March 5, 1848. He went to the public schools, and finished his education at Api)]eton Academy, Mont Vernon. Senator Proctor enlisted in 1862 in Co. B, loth N. H. V., and was soon promoted to corporal and then to ser- geant. In 1865 he was ordered before an examining board at Washington and made a captain, and assigned to the 30th U. S. Colored Troops. The white offi- cers assigned to colored regiments took their lives in their hands in more ways than one. Aside from the chances of battle they stood condemned by a procla- mation of Jefferson Davis to suffer death, under the plea that tliey were inciting negroes to servile insurrection. This did not trouble men like Captain Proctor. He served at the front until November, '64, when he was severely wounded. He remained in the army three years and four months, and on March 13, 1865, was breveted major for gallant and meritorious service. It is needless to say that he has held high rank in the G. A. R., having been aide on the staff of General Alger when he was commander-in-chief, and at the present time he is serving as com- mander for New Hampshire. In politics he is a staunch Republican, having been elected town clerk of Lyndeborougli, and in 1881 he was a Representative from Wdton. He is a merchant and an attendant of the Congregational church. He is possessed of social (pialities which endear him to a large friendship. Senator Proctor was chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, and a mem- ber of the Committees on Finance, Towns and Parishes, and Soldiers' Home in the Senate of 1S99. NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 117 THE SENATE. THE PRESIDENT. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT. Gllsum Keene-M'ard. 1, ^, 3, 4, 5, Marlborouah, Xelson, L'oxbury, Sulllcan, San-i/.-RoN. Bertiiam Er.MS, of Keene, Republican, was born in Boston, Mass November 20, 18(30. He was educated in the public schools of Keene, and was graduated from Harvard Colleoe in 1884, and the Harvard Law School in 1887 X he following- year he was in the law office of Evarts, Choate & Beaman in New York city. In 1889 and 1890, he practised the profession of lau' in Denver Col- orado, but at the end of that year was called back to New Hampshire by the death of IMS father, and h;,s lived at Keene ever since. He is the e.litor of the Keene Eoenuuj .Sentinel and Xew riamp.shlre Sentinel, and one of the stockholders in the Senfnel Printing Company. Mr. Ellis is a member of the Boar.l of Education of Keene, and trustee of the Eliot City Hospital in that place. He served as aide- de-camp on the staff of Governor Busiel. Represented Ward 4, Keene in the Legislature in 1897, and was chairman of the Appropriations Committee. Mr Ellis was chosen to the state Senate of 1899, and took a leading and influential part m the work of the session. He was chairman of the Committee on Finance and a member of the Committees on Judiciary, on Revision of Laws, and on Fisheries and Game. Unanimously renominated for senat<.r, he was again elected by a larc^e inajoii'y. " •' "^ ^Joteof district: Bertram Ellis, Republican, ],(i79; Fred E. A.hnns, Democrat, FIRST DISTRICT. Berlin, Carroll, C.lunihln, Colehrook, DaUon, Bummer, Errol, Gorham, Jetierson Lancaster. Milan, Nortluunherland, PUtslmrg, Randolph, Shelhurne, Stark, s'teicarts. town. Stmts or d, WeMtworth\s Location, U'hitefield.-lloy. Cassius M. C Twitch- ell, of Milan, Republican. Senator Twitcliell comes of a well-known family in the North country, being identified in the great business operations of the forest lands. His native place is Milan, where he was born Oct. 12, ]8.5-> He received a common school education and then went into the business connected with lum- bering, which he has since followed with constancy and success Vote of district: Cassius M. C. Twitcliell, Republican, 3,270; Henry F. Mars- ton, Democrat, 2,447. ' ' j SECOND DISTRICT. Bath, Benton, Bethlehem, Dorchester, Easton, Ellsworth, Haccrhlll, Hebron Lan- dajf, Lincoln, Lisbon, Littleton, Lh-ermore, Ibnnneu, Thornton, Warren, Waterrllle ^entworth, Woodstork.-llo^. Damel C. Remich, of Littleton, Republican, was born in Hardwick, Vt., in 18.>2. His opportunities for early education, owin- to his parent:s' poverty, were limited, but making the utirtost'of circumstances" he prepared himself for the study of law. Gaining means whereby to carry out his studies by working in a Lawrence mill, Mr. Remich entered the office of Ed-ar Aldrich in Colebrook in 187o. In March, 1878, he was graduated from the Law School at Ann Arbor and began practice in Clebrook, with Jason H Dudley as partner. Four years later Mr. Remich became the junior in the well-known firm of Bingham, Aldrich & P.emicli, in Littleton. When George A. Bin-lnm went on the supreme bench the firm ..f Aldrich & Remich continued nntinsq'^ when Mr. Remich formed a parfnersj.ip with his brother, James W. Hemick But Mr. Remich gradually withdrew from the j.ractice of his profession and -ave his 118 A SOUVENIR OF rare talents to various business enterprises. No man has accomi)lished more toward tlie development of Littleton than Senator Remicli, nor has any citizen exceeded him in promoting in many ways the welfare and standing of that beau- tiful town. Mr. Remich married for his second wife Miss Lizzie M. Kilburn, daughter of B. W. Kilburn of Littleton, a lady of superior attainments and fasci- nating manners. Mr. Remich is a member of the Congregational church. In the practical work of the Law and Order League and the xVuti-Saloon League he has taken a prominent part and is to-day one of the most strenuous advocates and laborers in the cause of temperance. In 1895 and 1899, Littleton sent him as one of her representatives to the Legislature and in the sessions no member was better known nor was there one whose influence commanded wider results tlian his. In 1895, he served on the Committee on Judiciary and Committee on Liquor Laws, in 1899, on Committee on Judiciary, and on Committee on State Library. Vote of district: Daniel C. Remich, Republican, 2,705; Henry II. (Uark, Demo- crat, 1,979. THIRD DLSTUICT. Alexandria, Bristol, Canaan, Daiiburi/, Enfield, Grafton, Hanoi-er, Hill, Lebanon, Lyme, New London, Orange, OrJ'ord, Pierniont, Wilniot. — Hon. Ira Arthur Chase, Republican, was born at Bristol, Marcli 2'>, 1854. He attended the Bristol Higli school and New Hampton Academy, and was graduated from Dartmouth College in 1877. He is a lawyer by profession. He has held various town offices, such as treasurer, moderator, member of board of education, etc. In 1883 and 1885 he was assistant clerk of the Senate. At the next two sessions he was clerk, also at the special session of 1890. He is i)rominent in Masonry, — tliree times Wor- shipful Master of Union lodge, Fr'ee and Accepted M;isons, Bristol, and at tiie present time Junior Deacon of M. W. Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. He is a member of the K. of P., Bristol lodge. In 1897 he was a member of the House and chairman of the Committee on Revision of Statutes. Vote of district: Ira A. Chase, Republican, 2,SG3; Henry O. Rollins, Democrat, 1,552. FOURTH DISTRICT. Alton, Ashland, Belmont, Bridgewater, (Jampton, Center Harbor, Gilford, Gil- manton, Holderness, Laconia — Ward 6, Moiiltonborough, New Hampton, Pbjmouth, Sandwich, Tuftonborough, Wolfeborough. — Hon. Edwin C. Bean, Republican, was born in the historic old town of Gilmanton February 20, 1854. He attended the common schools and Tilton Seminary. In religious matters he attends the Fice Baptist church in his town. Mr. Bean has always been a Republican, working strenuously for his party, giving aid to otiiers but preferring nothing for himself. He is active in town matters and for seven years he served the people as post- master. He has also been Town Clerk. He was a member of the celebrated Legis- lature of 18S7. Vote of district: Edwin C. Bean, Republican, 3,0(5(5; Ossian W. Goss, Democrat, 1,714. FIFTH DISTRICT. Albany, Barnxtead, Bartlett, Brookfield, Chatham, (Jonwaij, Eaton, Effingham, Farmington, Freedom, HarVn Location, Jackson, Madison, Middleton, Neio Durham, Ossipee, StraJJ'ord, Tamwortli, Wakefield. — Hon. J. Fi{ank Farxiiam, Hei>ublican, was born at Acton, Me., April 20, 1800. He was educated at the Milton Mills (\. II.), liigh school and at New Hampton Business College. Mr. Farnham is a manufac- turer of excelsior at Union, N. II., which is his postoffice address. He was elected NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 119 Treasurer of Carroll County in November, 1895, and re-elected in 1897. He is a member of Unity Lodge, No. 62, A. F. & A. M., and has held all the offices in the gift of the lodge. In 1899 he was District Deputy Grand Master of his New Hamp- shire district. Mr. Farnham was elected to the House for the Session of 1899 and served on the Committees of Appropriations and Engrossed Bills. Vote of district: John Frank Farnham, Republican, 3,066; Ossian W. Goss, Democrat, 1,714. SIXTH DISTRICT. Andover, Franklin, Laconia— Wards 1, ;?, S, ^, 5, MereditJu North field, Salidniry, Sanbornton, Tilton.— Hon. Edward G. Leach of Franklin, Republican. Senator Leach's birthplace is Meredith, his birthday being June 28, 1849. Educated at the Academy in his native town he entered Dartmouth and was graduated in 1871. Working his way through college by teaching and hotel work he began studying law in Franklin, his instructors being the late Attorney-General Daniel Barnard, and E. B. S. Sanborn. In 1879, Mr. Leach formed a partnership with Henry W. Ste- vens of Concord, which continues at the present time. It is a pleasing coincidence which brings these partners into the State Senate at the same election. Not only has Mr. Leach taken a high place in his profession, he has entered actively into many fields of industry and with undeviating success. Pie is President of Manu- facturers and Merchants Mutual Insurance Co., Clerk of Tilton & Franklin R. R. City Solicitor of Franklin. He has taken an active interest in politics, serving during 1880-1884 as County Solicitor. He was a member of the House in 1893 and 1895. Tlie first session he was Chairman Revision of Statutes, the second session he was Chairman Committee on Judiciary. He was one of the leaders of the House on both occasions. Among Mr. Leach's triumphs is the city charter of Franklin which he not only drew up but carried to success. In all city matters no one evinces more interest than Senator Leach; he is active in all things tendino- to the welfare of Franklin and its inhabitants. Vote of district: Edward G. Leach, Republican, 2,659; George R. Stone, Demo- crat, 1,860. SEVENTH DISTRICT. Acwort/i, Chnrlestoivn, Claremont, Cornish, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lang- don, Lempsler, Neioport, Plainfield, Sprinrffleld, Sunapee, Unity.— Dii- NATHANiEr> G. Brooks, Republican, was born at Acworth, October 14, 1838. He received his professional education at the Albany Medical College. Dr. Brooks has served as- Superintendent of Schools and Town Clerk. He was Assistant Surgeon of the Sixteenth Regiment, Vermont Volunteers, is a Knight Templar, and is Worsliipful Master of Faithful Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Dr. Brooks was chosen to the House of Representatives and in the session of 1897 served as Chairman of Committee on Public Health. Vote of district: Nathaniel Grout Brooks, Republican, 2,416; Ora D. Blanchard Democrat, 1,483. EIGHTH DISTRICT. Alstead, Antrim, Bennington, Bradford, Beering, Franccstoicn, Greenfield. Han- cock, Lyndeborough, Marlow, Mont Vernon, Neiu Boston, Neiobury, Stoddard, Sut- ton, Walpole, Washington, Weave, Windsor. — Hon. Edwin W. H. Farnum, Republi- can, was born at Francestown, Oct. 28, 1865. He was educated at Francestown Academy. His occupation is that of a farmer. He has always resided in Fran- cestown with the exception of one year in Medford, Mass., and one year in Utah Territory. Mr. Farnum has served on the Board of Selectmen three years; he is 120 A SOUVENIR OF a member of tlie P. of H., and lias served three years as Master. In ]8'J7 lie was a member of the House and served on the Committee on Agriculture. Vote of district: Edwin W. H. Farnum, Republican, 2,04u; Miles B. Tuttle, Democrat, 1,800. NIXTII DISTRICT. Boscawen, Bow, Concord — Ward 7, Buuharton, (tofslown, Ilennikfr, llillsbor- oiirjh, Hooksett, Ilopkiitton, Warner, Webster. — Hon. Eugene S. Head, Hooksett, Republican. Senator Head is, a native of Hooksett, bis birthday coming on the 1st of June every year since 1863. Receiving a good education at Pembroke Academy he entered college and is a loyal son of Dartmoutli. Soon after graduation he began business by entering the well-known firm of which his father, William F., and his uncle. Gen. Xatt Head, were members. Gradually he embraced further resp()nsi])ilities until he is one of the leading business men in New Hampshire. Inheriting the genial disposition of his family, few men make more friends or keej) them. He was a member of the House in 1891, serving on the Committee on Manufactures. Active in politics, he has long been a member of the Republican State Committee. He is an ardent member of the Masonic fraternity and is of the 32d degree Scottish Rite. Senator Head is popularly recognized as Colonel, a title bestowed upon him by Governor Rollins. Vote of district: Eugene S. Head, Republican, 2, .580; George M. Putnam, Dem- ocrat, 1,590. TENTH DISTRICT. Concord — Wards ,?, 4, 5, 6, 0. — Hex. Henuy W. Stevens. Concord, Republican. The Capital city is well represented in the upper branch of the Legislatuie by the Senator from District No. 10. Mr. Stevens is a Concord boy, his birthday being March 5, 1853. Educated in the public sciiools and at Phillips Academy, .A.ndover, he entered Dartmouth and was graduated in the class of 1875. Studying law in the office of his father, the Hon. Lyman D. Stevens, and at the Boston Law School lie was admitted to practice in 1878. The next year he and his college friend, the present Senator from District No. six, formed a partneiship which continues to- F. Sullivan, Republican. Born in Manchester, Sept. 8, 1865, educated in her public schools, Senator Sullivan is one of tiie rising men of the Queen city. His father is probably the oldest resi- dent of Irish birth in Manchester, as he came there in 1847. The senator is one of seven children. After leaving the common schools he took a course in the Bryant ublican, l,!:)o5; William B. Wellman, Democrat, 1,140. TWENTIETH DISTRICT. Nashua— Wards 4, 5, 6, 7, S, 9, Hudson, Pelham, Salem.— Hon. Anuros B. JoxKS, of Nashua, Republican. Senator Jones is a native of the Pine Tree state, the town of Pownal being his birthplace. He was educated in the public schools there and at New Gloucester. During tiie Rebellion he served in the Fifth and the Sixty-second regiments Massachusetts Volunteers, and was honorably discharged after severe service. He has held the office of councilman and of alderman in the Nashua city government, and in the session of 1893 he was a member of the House, serving on the Committee on Insurance. In secret orders he is a Free Mason and a Knight of Pythias. His occupation is tliatof overseer in a shoe factory. Always a Republican. Vote of district: Andros B. Jones, Republican, 2,007; Jeremiah J. Doyle, Dem- ocrat, 1,641. TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT. Atkinson, Brentwood, Chester, Danville, East Kingston, Exeter, Fremont, Ilnmp- stead, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, Kingston, Newjields, Neioton, Plais- tow, Sandown, Seabrook, South Hampton. — Hex. Albeut S. Wetuerell, of Exe- ter, Republican, was born in Norridgewock, Me., Oct. .5, 1851, and received a pub- lic school education. Mr. Wetherell has long been a leading citizen of Exeter and one of the most widely known business men in Rockingham county. In town, county, and state affairs he takes a deep interest. He was a member of the House of Representatives in 1893 and in 189,5, serving the latter year ns chairman of the important Committee on Railroads. He is the Rockingham county member of the State Committee. His business is that of druggist. In religion Senator Weth- erell is a Unitarian. He belongs to the Knights of Honor and is a member of Sagamore lodge. No. 9, I. O. O. F. Vote of district: Albert S. Wetherell, Republican, 2,709; Oren F. Pago, Demo- crat, 1,350. TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT. Dover— Wards 1, ;?, S, Durham, Lee, Madhury, Eollinsford.—llos. James M. BuXKKR, of Rollinsford, Republican. Senator Bunker was born in Durliam sixty 124 A SOUVENIR OF nine years ago, and received a good common school education, graduating at the well-known Durham Academy. He has been a busy man all his life, his business being that of a dealer in baled hay, of which commodity Mr. Bunker modestly estimates that he has sold nearly a quarter of a million" tons. He has been county treasurer, selectman, and moderator. He was elected to the Legislatures of 1867 and 1899, serving that session as chairman of the Committee on Liquor Laws. Mr.Bunker is a member of the Metiiodist denomination. Vote of district: James M. Bunker, Republican, 1,539; Charles E. Hoitt, Demo- crat, 1,046. TWENTY-THIRD DLSTRICT. Dover — Ward>i 4, ■''i Eppiivj, Greenland, Neivington, Newmarket, North. Hampton, Portsmouth — Ward 3, Rye, Stratham. — Hon. John Leddy, of Eppiug, Democrat. Epping has the unique distinction of furnishing the sole Democratic member of the Senate in the session of 1901. Senator Leddy is a native of Ireland, Oldcastle being his birthplace, and August 3, 1840, his birtliday. Coming to this country while young, Mr. Leddy took up his residence in Epping, where he has ever since lived. While a young man he was honored witli election to the House of Repre- sentatives from his adopted town, serving in the legislatures of 1874 and 1875. He has held many local offices, such as supervisor, town clerk, and selectman. He is Roman Catholic. Mr. Leddy is engaged in various business, such as grain and groceries, besides carrying on a large brick yard. Vote of district: Henry A. Worthen, Rei)ublican, 1,509; John Leddy, Demo- crat, 1,697. TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. Newcastle, Portsmouth — Wards 1, 2, 4, 5. — Hon. David Urch, of Portsmouth, Republican, is a native of Newport in Wales, his birthday being 'April 13, 1846. He came to America when young and attended school in Portsmouth and Chicago. He has long been an active and progressive citizen of Portsmouth and has been honored with numerous public offices. He was a member of the Legislatures of 1883 and 1885. In city offices he has been an alderman three terms and a member of the Board of Education for nine years. Senator Urch is a prominent member of the order of Odd Fellows, having been noble grand, chief patriarch in the en- campment, and commander, major, and lieutenant-colonel in the Patriarchs Mili- tant. Duringthe Rebellion he served as private and as corporal in the One Hundred and Thirty-lifth Illinois Infantry. He is now and for several years has been secretary and treasurer of the Newcastle Bridge Corporation. Mr. Urch is an Episcopalian. Vote of district: David Urch, Republican, 1,222; John E. Locke, Democrat, 1,123. THE JIOIISE. THE SPE.\KER OF THE HOUSE OF REPKESENTATIVES. Cyrus Hakvkv Litti.k was born in Sutton, N. H., August 14, 1859, and is a son of Lieut. Hiram K. Little and Susan II. (Woodward) Little. Ills father, a brave and eflicient officer of Co. F, Eleventh N. II. Regiment, died .July 4, 1864, from wounds received in front of Petersburg. His mother died two months later, leaving him an orplian at the early age of live years. Mr. Little was educated in the common schools of his native town, at the New Hampton Literary Institution, and at Bates College. He received the degree of NEW iiAMP.SUIRE LEGISLATORS, 11)01. 125 A. B. from Bates in I8S4. For several years he was enoaaed in mercantile busi- ness. He afterwards studied law with Hon. James F. Brifjos and Hon. Oliver E Branch of Manchester and at the Boston University Law School, where he received the deo-ree of LL. B. He is now practising law at Manchester. Mr. Little served as a member of the School Board at Sutton for four years. He was a member of the N. H. House of Representatives from Ward 3, Manchester, in 1897, serving on the Committees on Judiciary and Journal of the House. He entered actively into the work of the session and his speeches on the Hillsborough election case and other measures brought him into prominence. In ISHS he was reelected to the House and during the session of 189!) seived on the Committees on Judiciary, National Affairs, and Rules. He took a leading part in debate, and by his efforts added to his reputation as a debater and orator. During this' ses- sion he was often called to occupy the Speaker's chair, and presided durino- sessions of the Committee of the Whole thus demonstrating his ability as a pre''- siding officer. In the Republican campaign of 1900 he took a prominent part, speaking in several towns in the state. Mr. Little is a Knight Templar, an Odd Fellow, and a member of the New Hampshire Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is also a Past Division Commander of the New Hampshire Division, Sons of Veterans. ACWORTH. Freb C. PAXiKER, Democrat, member of Committee on Insurance. Mr. Parker was born in Lempster, June 27, 1858. Having fitted for college in the high school he entered the New Hampshire Agricultural College, graduating in 1879, with degree of B. S. He has held the office of Superintendent of Schools, Member oi the School Board, Town Clerk, Town Treasurer. Mr. Parker is an Odd Fellow, being a member of Anchor Lodge No. 9(5, of Alstead. He is also a member of the Patrons of Husbandry. He has been suc- cessful in business which has been that of a general merchant. The popularity of Mr. Parker is shown by the fact that heretofore Acworth has been represented in the Legislature by a Republican. Vote of town: George R. Cummings, Ifepublican, GG; Fred C. Parker Dem- ocrat, 108. ' ALBANY. Phineas Hammond, Republican, a member of the Committee on County Affairs, was born in Saco, Maine, in 1835, but his parents moving to Albany, he received his schooling in that town where he has ever since resided. He is a farmer. Vote of town: Phineas Hammond, Republican, 45; Hiram S. Currier, Dem- ocrat, 23. ALEXANDRIA. Orkin S. Gale, Democrat, a member of the Committees on National Affairs and State Prison, is a native of Alexandria. He was born March 8, 18.J1. He was educated in the public schools and at New Hampton. Mr. Gale has a re- markable record of having presided over the records of his town for more than a quarter of a century, for he has been chosen Town Clerk for twenty-seven suc- cessive years. In the Constitutional Convention of 1870, he was one of the youngest delegates. He was a member of the House in 1878, and in 1881. Vote of town: Charles O. Ackerman, Republican, 96; Orrin S. Gale Demo- crat, 109. 126 A SOUVENIR OF ALLENSTOWN. Henky C. Sargent, Kepublican, a member of tlie Committee on Mileage, was born in Massacliusetts. His birthplace was Woburn, and his birthday February 28, 1838. His education was obtained in the schools of Andover and at the Phillips Academy of that town. Mr. Sargent was a sergeant in the 4th Massa- chusetts Cavalry during the Civil War. For twenty-five years he carried on a large grain business in the village of Suncook. He has served as Selectman three years, and is at the present time a member of the School Board. He is a member of tlie Methodist denomination. Vote of town: Henry C. Sargent, Republican, 122; John F. Bartlett, Dem- ocrat, 82. ALSTEAD. FuED J. Maiivin, Democrat, member of the Committee on Roads, Bridges, and Canals, was born on December 4, 1S54, and has always resided in ALstead where he was educated. Mr. Marvin's business is that of a merchant. He has been Town Clerk and Town Treasurer, and in 1891 was sent as a member of the Legis- lature to Concord. Of secret organizations he is a member of the I. O. O. F, and the Grange. IMr. Marvin is not a member but is an attendant at the Universalist church. Vote of town: George H. P. Ware, Republican, 111; Fred J. Marvin, Dem- ocrat, 124. ALTON. Charles Henry Davis, Republican, member of Committee on Elections. Lyme is the birthplace of Mr. Davis, his birthday being July 7, 1862. He was educated in the schools of Lyme, at Thetford (Vermont) Academy, and at New Hampton Literary Institute. After leaving New Hampton in 1886 he entered the employ of the Concord & Montreal Railroad at Plymouth as tele- graph operator. From there he went to Rochester, N. H., becoming cashier for the Boston & Maine Railroad. Since 1888, Mr. Davis has been Station Agent at Alton Bay, which is his post-office. He has held the office of Selectman for four years. Mr. Davis is a member of Woodbine Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Farniington. Vote of town: Charles H. Davis, Republican, 2;]2; Edward Doane, Demo- crat, 153. AMHERST. James F. Wkston, Republican, member of Committee on the Asylum for Insane. Mr. Weston was born in Amherst, October lU, 1851, and was educated in the common schools. He has been Selectman three years, and served as Super- visor for three terms. He is a farmer and a member of Souhegan Grange, No. 10. Vote of town: James F. Weston, Republican, 134; Horace T. Harvell, Demo- crat, 72. ANDOVER. Weaije D. Turri.E, Democrat, a mLMuber of the Committee on Industrial School, was born in EITingliam in 1842, and attended the Wolfcboro' High School. For ten years he kept a general store, but since then he has carried on farming and the provision business. He has served as Selectman and Town Treasurer. Vote of town: Charles H. Hilton, Republican, 108; Weare D. Tuttle, Demo- crat, 218. NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 11)01. 127 ANTRIM. Samuel R. Roijinson, Republican, member of Committee on Military Affairs, •was born November 10, 1847, at Antrim, where he has since resided with the ■exception of three years spent in Peterborough and one in the West. His educa- tion was obtained in the common schools. At sixteen he enlisted in Company C, 18th N. H. A^olunteers, and served as a private until his regiment was dischartied. For the past twenty-eight years he has been engaged in the manufacture of ])aper boxes. Several patents have been grnnted him, among which was the White Mountain Hammock Chair. Mr. Robinson was Captain of Company D, 2d Regi- ment, N. H. N. G., two years, lias been Commander of Post 87, G. A. R., and is a member of the Knights of Honor. Vote of town: Samuel R. Robinson, llepublican. 18(5; Charles A. Whittemore, Democrat, 185. ASHLAND. Willis F. Hardy, Democrat, member of Committee on Railroads, was l)orn on New Year's day, 1858, at Warner, N. H. The common schools and the New Hampton Literary Institute gave him his education. His occupation is that of a merchant. Mr. Hardy has held several positions of trust. He was a member of the House of Representatives in 1891, the Postmaster of Ashland from IFiHi-l'JOO, and during the summer of 1900 was Census Enumerator. He has held every office in Mount Prospect Lodge, A. F. and A. M., and was Worshipful Master of the same four years. Mr. Hardy has the distinction of being the first Demo- crat ever elected in the town of Ashland as a Representative to the General Court. Vote of town: Alonzo R. Gnrey, l!e])ublican, 14('); Willis F. Hardy, Demo- -crat, 212. ATKINSON. Moses G. Calef, Republican, member of Committee on Asylum for Insane. Mr. Calef was born in Roscawen, April 29, 1848, and was educated in the common schools of that town and at Penacook Academy. He is a Free Mason. He is a member of I. O. U. A. Mechanics. His occupation is that of a grocer. In relig- ious preference Mr. Calef is a Congregationalist. Vote of town: Moses G. Calef, Republican, SO; Jay W. Stickney, Democrat, (il. AUBURN. Edwin Plummeu, Republican, member of Committee on Incorporations. Mr. Plummer was born in the town he now represents, March 15, 1838. On the breaking out of the CMvil War he enlisted in Company C, Second New Hampshire Regiment, on May 20, 18(31. He was severely wounded at the battle of Gettysburg, and after an lionorable service was discharged June 21, 18(54. His occupation is that of a farmer. Mr. Plummer has been Selectman and member of the Board of Education. Vote of town: Edwin Plummer, Republican, iol; Charles Spoft'ord, Demo- crat, (57. BARNSTEAD. Tho.mas L. IIoiTT, Democrat, member of Committee on Normal School. Mr. Hoitt was born in Barnstead in 1827, and was educated in the common schools of that town and of Pembroke. Mr. Hoitt enlisted in October, 18(5], for three years, and served in the Peninsula Campaign, having charge of h()si)ital stores for the 128 A SOUVENIR OF Second Army Corps. He was discharged in 1S(')2. He is a member of Tiiomas M, Huse Post of Barnstead. Mr. Hoitt had the rare experience of witnessiuji; the great iron clad battle off Fortress Monroe between the Merriinac and Monitor in 1862. He is a Free Mason and Knight Templar. He belongs to the Congrega- tional Church. His occupation is tliat of a banker and manufacturer. Vote of town: Hanson H. Young, Republican, 176; Thomas L. Hoitt, Demo- crat, 174. [Contested case.] BARRINGTOX. William E. Wateruouse, Republican, Chairman of the Committee on Mile- age, and a member of the Committee ou County Affairs, was born in Barrington, January 31, 1845, where he was educated and has since resided. Mr. Wateriiouse- is one of the most successful farmers in New Hampshire, and has been honored by his townspeople with almost every office it was their privilege to bestow. For many years he has been a member of the Republican State Committee, for a long period he has served as Moderator, as Town Clerk four years. Selectman six years, County Commissioner two years, member of the School Board eight years. He was a member of the House in 1871, and of the Senate in ISii.S,. acting on the Committees on Agriculture, Claims, Asylum for the Insane, and Manufactures. He is regarded as a most able politician. When the charter was granted to the Concord & Rochester Railroad he was elected a Director, and has continued as such ever since. He has been President, for four years, of the Bar- rington Creamery Association, and a Director seven. He is an Odd Fellow, Red Man, and a Granger. In the Legislature of the session of 1899 Mr. Wateriiouse was Chairman of the Committee on the Asylum for the Insane, and a member of the Committee on National Aft"airs. Vote of town: William E. Waterhouse, Republican, 199; Frank S. Evans, Dem- ocrat, 123. BARTLETT. Alvah W. Burnell, Republican, Chairman of the Committee ou Claims and a member of the Committee on Engrossed Biljs, was born in B ildwin, Me., Octo- ber 2, 1851, and was educated in his native town. Mr. Burnell lias been a resi- dent of California. Since residing in Bartlett he has been prominent in i)ublic affairs. He has served as Town Clerk eighteen years, as a member of the School Board twelve years, and for six years has been Postmaster. Mr. Burnell is serv- ing his second term in the Legislature. He was a member of the Committee on Education in the House of 1899. For many years he has been .Station Master at Glen Station. Vote of town: Alvali \V. liuruell. Republican, 1.59; William Pitman, Demo- crat, Pi:;. BATH. XKwro.v L.\XG, Republican, a member of the Committee on Railroads, was born in the town which he represents, on May 8, 1860. He was educated in the district schools of Monroe, where he held a residence for some time carrying ou an extensive farm, before entering the carriage business which he is now cai- rying on. He was a member of the School Board of Monroe during his residence there. He belongs to Moosilauke Lodge, No. 25, I. O. O. F., and is a member of the Methodist church. Vote of town: Newton Lang, Republican, 144; Charles D. Atwood, Demo- crat, 84. NEW HAMPSHIRE LE(USLAT()RS, 1901. 129 BEDFORD. Solomon Manning, Republican, member of Committee on tbe Agricultural College. jNIr. Manning was born in Bedford, August 29, 1831, and educated in the common schools. He is a farmer, one of the best known in his vicinity, the excellence of his dairy products being renowned throughout the county. For many years he was largely engaged in lumbering. He bas served as Select- man. He was prominent in securing the cliarter of the Manchester & Milford Railroad. Mr. Manning was charter member of Narragansett Grange, No. 46, Avhich lie served three years as Master. In religitm he is a Presbyterian. Vote tiftown: Solomon Manning, Republican, 142; Warren G. Currier, Demo- ■crat, oO. BELMONT. Aktemas F. Rogers, Republican, member of Committee on Agriculture. Mr, Rogers was born in Gilmanton, April 22, 1852, and has lesided all his life in Bel- knap county. The last twelve years his residence has been divided between •Gilford and BelUiOnt. During his residence in Belmont he has been a member of the Board of Selectmen, and one year has served as Road (^"ommissioner. He is in the milk producing business of the firm of A. F. Rogers & Son. His farm is a large one and his milk route in Lacoiiia is one of the most extensive in that local- ity. Post-ofifice address, Laconia. Vote of town: Artemas F. Rogers, Reiniblican, 191; Moses K. Smith, Demo- crat, lol. BENNINGTON. Charles E. Eaton, Republican, a member of the Committee on Forestry, is a native of the town where he now resides and was born fifty-one years ago. He was educated in the common schools. He has held many town ofdces, including a term of four years as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. He is a retired mer- chant. 'Vhe later years of his life he has given to the conduct of a real estate business and the buying of stocks and bonds. Mr. Eaton is an enthusiastic sportsman with both rod and gun. He has always taken an active part in poli- tics, but was never an office seeker, having declined to accept a number of offices which were tendered him, and which were lucrative. He has been a delegate to the Hillsborough County Conventions for a quarter of a century, and is consid- ered one of the most astute politicians in the west part of tbe county. Vote of town: Charles E. Eaton, Republican, 99; Fred H. Dutton, Democrat, 72. BEXTOX — Not Represented. BERLIN. Ward 1. Joseph II. Wight, Republican, a member of the Committee on the Judiciary, was born at Dummer, March 11, 186(). He is a son of Isaac C. Wight, wlio was sent from Dummer as a representative to the General Court three times in tlie ""TO's and was a member of the Constitutional Convention in 18T(). Representative Wight received his education at the Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Kent's Hill, ISIaine, Jind the Boston University Law School. He lias been following his profession as a lawyer in Berlin for some years. Mr. Wight has served the town and city of Berlin in various public offices, as Town Clerk, Chairman Board of Selectmen, and as a Representative to the General Court in 1899, M'here he served on the Ju- 130 A SOUVENIR OF diciary Committee and Journal of the House Committee. He is a Mason, a mem- ber of tlie Knights of Pythias, having passed through all the chairs, a Forester, and a member of the American Benelit Society. Daniel Thomas McCohmick, Republican. Chairman of the Committee on Forestry. Mr. McCormick was born in Versailles, Conn., April 25, 1877, and was educated in the schools of that town. At fourteen years of age he moved to Berlin where he has s'.nce resided. Attending school for a while at Berlin he soon went into the employ of the Glen Manufacturing Company where he has remained ever since, and by industry has been promoted until now he is Assistant Superintendent of that great corporation. He belongs to no secret orders or has he ever held any town or state offices. He is a Roman Catholic. Joseph Antoine Letoukneau. Republican, member of Committees on Mili- tary Affairs and Unfinished Business. He was born in the town of St. Pierre, Quebec, May 23, 1860. His education was obtained at Dufresne's College, Mountmagny. At the age of sixteen he came into the United States and for four- teen years was employed on the Grand Trunk Railroad as telegraph operator, train despatcher, station agent, clerk in the superintendent's office. At the i)res- enttime Mr. Letonrneau is in the insurance business. He has served his town and city as Auditor two years, Treasurer three years, City Clerk (me year, and City Collector one year. He belongs to many secret organizations. He is a member of North Star Commandery, Edward A. Raymond Consistory, of Kora Temple, Mystic Shrine, Secretary of Sabatis Lodge, No. 95, Free Masons. He is Master of Finance of the Knights of Pythias Lodge, Berlin, a member of Inde- pendent Foresters, of Benevolent Order of Elks, and Odd Fellows. Mr. Letour- neau is a well known member of the Maynesboro and Franco- American Social clubs of Berlin. In Manchester he belongs to Club Jolliet. Vote of ward: Joseph H. Wight, 201; Daniel T. McCormick, 202; Joseph A. Letourneau, 174, Republicans. William H. I'aine, 170; Jules E. Parent, 156; Willis Tucker, 158, Democrats. Waki) 2. Edwakd Toussaint, Democrat, member of the Committee on Liquor Laws, is a native of the Province of Quebec, having been born on October 12, 1866, in the City of Quebec. He was educated in the schools of his native city. In 1881, at the age of fifteen, young Tous.saint came to Berlin, N. H., and began to work in Forbush Mills where he remained eight years, the last five of which he was fore- man in the machine room. Leaving that occupation he entered the bakery busi- ness which has proved most successful, and he now conducts the largest bakery in the city of Berlin, employing five n)en. Of secret orders, he belongs to the Maccabees, holding the office of Finance Keeper. He belongs to the Catholic For- esters and to the Franco-American Society. Ror.Kirr Snoixjuass, Republicnn, member of Committee (m Incorporations. Mr. Snodgrass was boin in Queen's County, New Brunswick, April 21, 1862, and was educated in the schools of that province. He has been assessor for several terms. He is an Odd Fellow, and has been (Conductor, Warden, and Trustee of his lodge. His business is that of contractor and builder. In religion he is a Presbyterian. FiiEi) M. Clement, Democrat, a member of the Committee on National AtTairs, was born in Deering, N. II., August 3, 1854. Mr. Clement was educated in the schools of Shelburne, Mass., and in Maryland. His business life has been a varied and an active one and has taken him into many states of the Union, — in the NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 131 South steamboatin- and as photooraplier for tlie Government, and in tlie West and South he has been various times called on business errands. He is now ,>.o prietor of the Clement Opera House. He was elected to tlie Council ..f Berlin at the hrst city election. He has been Library Trustee and is now a City Buildino- Inspector. He is an attendant of the Episcopal church and a member of tl.e Masonic order. Vote of ward: Charles E. Clark, 172; Auj^ustine N. Gilbert, 199: Robert Snod- grass, 201, Republicans. Fred M. Clement, 214; Edward Toussaint, 215; William if. Andrus, 182, Democrats. Waijd S. Fremoxt D. Bartlett, Republican, a member of the Committee on Railroads was born in the state of Maine. April l:D, 18.>(3, was his birthday, and Bethel his native town. He obtained his education in the comm.>n schools and at Gould's Academy of that place. He is now the able Superintendent of the Lumber De- partment of the Berlin Mills Co. Mr. Bartlett has been honored by his townsmen with various positions of trust. Eleven years he was a member of the Board of Education, three years on Board of Selectmen, one year as Chairman, two years as Police Justice, and he has also been Collector of Taxes. At the present time he is Moderator of his ward. He belongs to the Masonic order. Past Master- Kni-hts Templar, Odd Fellows, Kni-hts of Pythias, Past Chancellor. Mr. Bartlett is an attendant on the Congregational church. Hans Cnu. Joiinsex, Republican, a member of the Committee on Claims was born in Christiana, Norway, August 25, 1857. Leaving his native country he came to Boston in 1881. From thence he went to Berlin and was for a time en- gaged ,n a big sawmill there. A little later he entered the employ of the E N Cross Foundry Co., of Berlin, and was the hrst man to make ir„n castino-s in Ber- lin. He continued in this business until 189:3. In this year he was a member of the Legislature from Berlin. The past few years he has been engaged in buyin- cattle and selling beef. He was Supervisor of the check-list four years and a memoer of the First Council of the city of Berlin from Ward 3. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias. Vote of ward: Fremont D. Bartlett, 275; Hans C. .Tohnsen, 246, Republicans. Thomas L. Forbush, 81; Harvey E. Smith, 10:3, Democrats. BETHLEHEM. George T. Cruft. Republican, Chairman of Committee .m National Affairs and a member ot the Committee on Banks, is a native of historic Lexington, where lie was born June 2, 1844. He received a good education in the public .schools of Boston, and at an early age became interested in business. Mr. Cruft's uncle be- coming impressed with the possibilities of New Hampshire as a summer resort became owner of a large tract of land in Bethlehem, and erected thereon the fa- mous Maplewood," the first of those splendid hotels that now add so much to our White Mountain region. Until a recent date General Cruft and the Maple- wood have been fairly synonymous terms. In town matters he has always taken an ac ive part, serving as Chairman of the Selectmen and also Chairman of the Board of Education for ten years. In state politics he has been an energetic fio-ure and an unceasing worker. In 1879 Governor Head appointed him Quartermaster- General on his staff; in 1892, he was a delegate to the RepubUcan National Convention at Minneapolis; and since the organization of the State Library Com- mission, General Cruft has been a member. At tl.e election in 1898, Bethlehem 132 A SOUVENIR OF changed her tiine-woiii political preferences by choosing General Craft as lier first Republican Representative to tiie General Court. Again in 1900 has she honored him. In the last session he was Ciiairman of the Committee on Elections and a member of the Committee on Banks. In religious matters the subject of this sketch is an active member of the Unitarian denomination. During the Civil War he served as clerk in the U. S. Commissary Department for three years. At the present time General Cruft has retired from the activities of business life and de- votes his days to a well-earned rest, broken to a certain extent by the care and management of personal and family properties. In social life General Cruft is a popular man, having hosts of fi'iends and well-wishers, for few Xew Hampshire men are more widely known than the gentleman from Bethlehem. Vote of town: George T. Cruft, Republican, 181; Charles I. Jesseman, Demo- crat, 148. BOSCAWEN. Georgk W. Fisiieu, Republican, a member of the Committee on Agriculture, was born in New London, June 26, 1837. When he was five years of age his fam- ily moved to Merrimack, where he grew to manhood and was educated. At nine- teen the subject of our sketch went to Nashua, and until the bre:iking out of the Rebellion was employed in a Sash and Blind Manufactory. lie enlisted in the Seventh New Hampshire Regiment and went to the front, serving in South Caro- lina and Florida, where he lost his health and was discharged for disability Octo- ber 29, 1863. After recovering lie took uj) his former business in Manchester, adding to it the carpenter trade. la 1872 he removed to Boscawen, where he has since resided, and has, since 1876, been successfully engaged in farming. Mr. Fisher is a charter member of Ezekiel Webster Grange of which he has been an officer for many years, including three years' service as Master, five years. Chap- lain, one year. Overseer. His town has twice honored him by electing him to the Board of Selectmen, and he has also been a member of the town School Board. Since August, 1878, he has been Justice of the Peace. He is an active member of the G. A. R. aul has bjen Chaplain of Hillsborough Lodge, No. 2, I. O. O. F., Manchester. Vote of town: George W. Fisher, Republican, 184; George A. Morse, Democrat, 120. BOW. Smermax E. IJruiiouGHS, Republican, member of Committees on the Judiciary and on Rules. Mr. Burroughs was born at Dunbarton, February 6, 1870, and was educated in the ;)ublic schools of that place and Bow, graduating from the Con- cord High School in the class of IS'.IO, and Dartmouth College in the class of 1894. Mr. Burroughs is one of the youngest lawyers in the House of Representatives. His record in college is a fine one, as he took honors in Greek and Mathematics. He won the second Thayer Mathematical Prize and the first Rollins and \ettleton Prize in Oratory. At graduation he was olYered an instructorship in the college but declined it in order to enter the profession of the law. From 1894 to 1897, he was private secretary to Hon. Henry M. Baker from the Second Congressional District, and while in Washington studied his profession at the Columbian Uni- versity Law School. In 1896 he was admitted to the bar of the District of Colum- bia, and in 18. )7 he began the practice of law in the state of New Hampshire, with an office at Manchester. Vote of town: Sherman E. Burroughs, Republican, 114; Flanders W. Green, Democrat, 92. NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 133 BRADFORD. Harrv W. Marshall, Republican, a member of tlie Committee on Asylum for Insane, was born in Webster, Sept^nber i), 1874, and is one of the youngest mem- bers of the House of Representatives. He was educated in Bradford, and by trade IS a tinsmith. He liolds the office of T..wn Treasurer at the present time He claims no membership with secret orcranizations or church, but his preference in the lattei' is for the Baptist denomination. Vote of town: Harry W. Marshall, Republican, 147; Harlan P. Morse Demo- crat, 139. ' BRENTWOOD. Samuel S. Dudlev, Republican, member of Committee on County Affairs Mr Dudley represents his native town, his birthday bein- J„iy .5, ]S53 He received a common school education, afterwards attended Kin-stou Academy and Phillips Andover Acaaemy. He has held various town offices, amono- them that of Road Commissioner which he held for six years. His occupation is that of a farmer and in religion he is a Conjrrefrationalist. Mr. Dudley's post-office is Exeter Vote of town: Samuel S. Dudley, Republican, 135; Emery J. Gordon, Demo- crat, 53. BR[DGE\VATER.-(XoT Represented.) BRISTOL. WiLMER C. Cox, Republican, member bf-Committee on Education, was born in Holderness on June 24, 1858. He was educated at the New Hampton Institute Mr. Cox s occupation is that of a clerk in a clothing store. He is a Past Master of Union Lodge, No. 79, F. & A. M., Bristol; member of St. Omer Chapter, Franklin N. H. and Omega Council of Plymouth. He is an attendant at the Conore-ational church. Mr. Cox has never before held public office " " ^Joteof town: Wilmer C. Cox, Republican, 206; George B. Cavis, Democrat, BROOKFIELD. Charles CoLMAX, Republicrn, member of Committee on Education, was born at Brookfield on March 25, 1834. He received his education in the grammar schools of Boston, at Brookfield and Wakefield Academy. He has served as Town Clerk and has been on the School Board thirty years. Mr. Colman comes from a family distinguished f,.r its military prowess. His grandfather was a settler in Brookfield in 1799, having served through the Revolutionary War His father went through the War of 1812, and his brother gave his life in the Mexican War Mr. C..lman is a farmer and Minister of the Gospel, being a member of the Advent Christian Conference of New Hampshire. For thirty winters he taught school in his native town. Vote of town: Charles Colman, Republican, 4(3; John E. Witham, Democrat, 38. BROOKLINE. Charles W. Smith, Republican, member of Committee on Industrial School was born in Townsend, Mass.. Dec. 8, 1853. He was educated in the public' schools of Townsend and Brookline. Mr. Smith is a Millwright anvember, 18.i9. After at- tending the public schools he went to a business college in Manchester. He has always been active in political matters and was ajipointed Postmaster of Ciiester by President Cleveland, serving two terms. Mr. Webster has been a member of the Board of Health, is a member and chairman of the Board of Education. His business is that of merchant. Vote of town: George D. Rand, Rei>ublican, 8S; John M. Webster, Democrat, ir)9. 136 A SOUVENIR OF CHESTEPtFlELD. Geouge F. Amidon, Kepublican, a member of the Committee on Claims, was born February (i, 1S66, in the town of Westmorehind. He was educated in the towns of Chestcrtleld and Westmorehind. He lias held the office of lioad Com- missioner in the town which lie represents, is a member of the Grange, and an extensive lumber manufacturer. Vote of town: George F. Amidon, Repul)iican, 151; Sherman L. Rice, Dem- ocrat, GO. CHICHESTER. George William Lake, Democrat, member of Committee on Incorpoialions, was born April 4, 1S()4, and received his education at Pembroke Academy. His father was the late Charles Clark, a respected former resident of Chichester. Young Lake has alwaj's been active in the interests of his town and has held the important office of Selectman for three years, and was for six years a meml:)er of the School Board. Vote of town: Ilosea R. Langley. Republican, 68; George W. Lake, Democrat, 120; Samuel A. Kendall, Prohibition, 5. CLAREMONT. George T. Stockwell, Republican, a member of the Committee on Railroads, is a native of Croydon where he was born April 9, 1847. He was educated in New London. Mr. Stockwell is a contractor and builder, and is also an insurance and real estate agent and auctioneer. He represented Claremont in tiie Legisla- ture of 1897, serving on the Committee on Insurance. In 1S99, he v. as also returned to the Legislature and served on the Railroad Committee. He is a member of several secret organizations, among them Sullivan Lodge, No. 12, I. O. O. F. ; Evening Star Encampment, No. 25, having passed all the chairs, and Canton Oasis, of Claremont. William Henry Thompson^ Republican, member of the Committee on Educa^ tion, was born in Chester, Vermont, July 20^ 1855. He is tlie son of Samuel L. and Alsada Eleanor (Flint) Tliomi)son. He was educated in the jiubiic schools of Proctorsville, Vermont. For thirteen years after leaving school he w.is engaged in tlie business of general merchant. From 1884 to 1888, he was learning the printer's trade. In 1890, he became part owner of the Claremont Natiuiuil Eaidence ever since. For thirty years he was connected with the Rolfe Brotliers, tlie well-known makers of sash and blinds; he has also been Assistant Postmaster at that place. In 1891 he was elected Alderman from Ward 1. Mr. Dodge is one of the best known Free Masons in the state. He has been Master of Horace Chase Lodge, he is a member of Trinity Chapter, Horace Ciiase Council, and Mt. Horeb Com- mandery. Knights Temjtlar. He is also a member of Edward A. Raymond Consistory, Scottish Rite. He is also an Odd Fellow and a member of Tahanto Encampment of Concord. He attends the First Baptist Church. Vote of ward: Everett L. Davis, 2V.); William C. Ackcrman, 24!), Republicans; Harvey Campbell, 2.J3; John B. Dodge, 264, Democrats. Wakd 2. Chaijles H. Saxisoux, Democrat, member of Committee on County Affairs, was born in the Capital City in 1842. His education was received at Loudon Academy, and the New Hampshire Conference Seminary, Tilton. Mr. Sanborn for fifteen years was in trade in Concord, Hopkinton, and Suncook, New Hamp- shire, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. At the present time his business is that of farmer. He has held several city offices, Ward Clerk, Moderator, Councilman, and Alderman, and has been a Justice of the Peace for twenty-iive years. He is a charter member of Rumford Lodge, No. 46, I. O. O. F. : charter member of Ori- ental Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and is a member of Rumford Grange, No. 109. Vote of ward: David Sanborn, Republican, 91 ; Charles H. Sanborn, Democrat, 101. Wakd 11 Abial C. Abbott, Republican, a meml)(>r of the Committee on Military Affairs, was born in West Concord, October 17, 184:3. He was educated in the common schools. He early learned a branch of the granite business and was for twenty- five years a granite (juarryman. The i)ast few yeais he has been employed in the road repairing department oi the Concord Street Railway. He has been a mem- ber of the Board of Selectmen several times, Supervisor of the Check-list and a member of the City Council. He enlisted in the First New Hampshire Heavy Artillery and served to the close of the war. He is a member of Davis Post, No. 44, G. A. R., at West Concord. He has been a member of tiie Cataract Engine Company, of the City Fire Department iov forty years, and is an active member to-day. He is a Mason, and a member of the Congregational church. Vote of ward: Abial C. Abbott, Republican, I.jO; James W. Welsh, Democrat, 139. NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 139 Waki) 4. John G. McQuii.ken, Republican, a member of tbe Committee on Asyhim for Insane, was born in Clagan, County Derry, Ireland, April 12, 1S58, and was edu- cated in the public schools in that place. Since 188:3 lie has been a resident of Con- cord, N. H., engaged in the clothing business, and is proprietor of the largest cloth- ing house in the city. He served as Alderman from AVard 4 in 1895, 1896, 1897, and 1898. He is a Thirty-second degree Mason, a member of Rumford Lodge, Odd Fellows, an active member of the Uniformed Rank, Knights of Rythias, and is Assistant Quartermaster-General of the New Hampshire Brigade, U. R. K. P., with the rank of colonel, at the present time. Mr. McQuiiken is serving his second term in the House, having been a member of the last Legislature, and a member of the Committee on Claims. James K. Kennedy, Republican, member of the Committee on Elections, is a native of Concord, where he was born March 21, 1819. He received his educa- tion in the Concord schools. Ur. Kennedy has taken an active interest in city and county politics for many years, and has been a leader in the Republican party. For eight years he was a member of the city government as Councilman and as Alderman. He is a member of White Mountain Lodge of Odd Fellows, Blazing Star Lodge of Free Masons, and Equity Lodge of United Workmen. His occupation is that of barber. Harky Hubbard Dudley, a member of tiie Committee on Banks, is a native of the Capital city, where he was born June 11, is.")9. He was educated in its public schools, and after graduating from the High school was employed in the freight department of the Concord Railroad. From this position he went into banking, which has become his life-work. His advance has been rapid, and he is now cashier of the Mechanicks National Bank. He is treasurer of many organ- izations, and is one of the most active business men in Concord. Mr. Dudley was elected Commissary-General on Governor Rollins's stall in 1899. He is a vestryman of St. Paul's church, and director of many of the local clubs. He has been active in city politics, serving in the City Government in both branches. Mr. Dudley is the president of the Wonolancet Club, and has been instrumental in the building of the handsome new club house, which is now going on towards completion. Vote of ward: Jolin G. McQuilkeu, 494, James K. Kennedy, 487, Harry II. Dudley, .527, Republicans; John M. Mitchell, 365, Charles H. Day, 301, William H. Sawyer, 351, Democrats; John S. Bianchard, 5, John Brooks, (\, Francis A. Morgan, 4, Prohibition. Ward 5. Ferdinand A. Srii, lings. Republican, Ouiirman of the Committee on Asylum for Insane, and a member of the Committee on Public Health, was born at Jell'er- son, N. H., March 30, 1849. He was educated in tlie public schools, Lancaster Academy, at Dartmouth College, ami in Europe. On receiving his medical degree, in 1870, Dr. Stiilings was appointed Assistant Physician at the McLean asylum, Somerville, ISIass. He remained there until 1873, and then went abroad, pursuing his studies in Lond^>n, Dublin, and Paris. He returned to Concord in 1874, where he has since resided, and has now one of the largest practices in the city. He is especially known as a skilful surgeon. He is Surgeon for the Boston , 1896; First Lieutenant and Adjutant, Second Regiment, Marcli 20, 1900. Mr. Roby is not only one of the most active and popular young business men of Concord, but has as well shown a creditable interest in all that pertains to the gen- eral welfare of his native city. He lias served witli ability as a member of the Concord Board of Aldermen. Tiic Fish and Game interests of New Hampshire have long been near to iiis iieart and as a member and official of tiie Merrimack County Fish and Game League he has exerted an influence wliich has ever tended toward the betterment of tlie sportsman's welfare. Not only as a member of the Committee on Fisiieries and Game of the present House, but in the past as well, he has been a potent factor in the shaiiing of legislation calculated to build up tliese interests. In the social realm and all other walks of life, ISIr. Roby is one of Concord's favorite and most promising j-ouiig men. \'otc of ward: Findinand A. Stillings, 424, Harley U. lioby, 4:12, Republicans; Frank I'. .Mace, isii, Edson C. Eastman, 173, Democrats. Wai!I) 6. GiCOlUiio Osc'AK DicKi'.KMAN, 1 Icpu hllca H. a, member ( if the f 'oniinittee on liaii- roads, was l)oiii in lioudon, N. 11., on l<\'liruaiy h'], 1847, and educated in the NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATOHS, 1901. 141 schools at Concord. He has served on the Board of Aldermen in tlie Capital city, and held other ward offices. In Masonic orders he belongs to ail the bodies, nnd has taken tlie tliirty-third degree. His business is that of a wholesale grocer. His standing in the city, both as a citizen and as a business man, is of tlie highest order. APvTiii'it II. BiUTTON, Republican, Chairman of the Committee on Labor, was born in Surry, N. H. His birthday was September 2S, 18()."). He obtained his edu- cation in the schools of Newport, N. H., and Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Mr. Britton is the proprietor of the well-known hardware firm of A. H. Britton & Co. He has passed all the chairs in the I. O. O. F. He has never before sought public office, the only position of such a nature he has accejited has been Ward Clerk. He is an attendant at the Universallst church. David D. Tayi.oi;, Democrat, a member of the Committee on the Judiciaiy, and one of the Capital city's most successful business men, was born in Sanborn- ton, N". H., October 20, 1849. He was educated in the schools of Sanbornton and at the New Hampton Literary Institute. His first occupation was that of a farmer in his native town, in which he was very successful. He went to Concord in 1869, and entered the employ of Norris & Crockett, the well-known bakers and confectioners. He has been connected with this establishment since that early time, and for the past fourteen years has been a jjartner in the business, now known as J. C. Norris &: Co. He attends the South Congregational church in Concord, and is a member of the Odd Fellows. He has always been an earnest Democrat, though he has not sought office. He has served with marked effi- ciency on the Board of County Commissioners, and has always been deeply interested in public affairs, particularly of his adopted city to the advancement of which he has always lent a hand. Vote of ward: Georg3 O. Dickerman, 894, William H. King, 380, Arthur H. Britton, 441, Republicans; David D. Taylor, 421, Andros P. Chesley, ;]82, Charles W. Dolloff, 385, Democrats; Frank Coffin, 28, Orrin V. Pearl, 17, Joseph T. Sleeper, 16, ProhiUition. Waki) 7. Aktiiuk W. Head, Re])ublican, a member of the Committee on Industrial School, was born in Ilooksett, N. H., August 22, 185.5, and was educated in the town schools of Hooksett and the Pinkerton Academy. Mr. Head is well known as the popular ijassenger conductor on the Boston & Maine Railroad. He is an attendant of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and resides at 46 West street. Of secret orders he belongs to the Masons, Odd Fellows, Past Noble Grand, and Order of Railway Conductors, and is at present Chief Conductor of Concord Divi- sion, No. 385. The only public office held before by jNIr. Head has been Super- visor of the Check-list in his ward. FoKiiKST LAiroNT Wellman, Republican, a member of the Committee on Public Improvements, was born in Charlestown, N. II., Sej^tember 24, 18.55. He was ed- ucated at the Charlestown High School and was under private tutelage in the same town. He went to Concord from Boston about twenty-eight years ago, hav- ing followed several occuijations while residing in the Bay state. He served as clerk for George B. Wliittredge, a Concord grocer, for several years, and was thereafter employed by the Abbot-Downing Company for a term of years. Later he was employed by the Cushman Electric Company of Concord as i)attern maker and general workmen in connection with the construction of dvnamos and motors. 142 A SOUVENIR OF In the interests of this company lie traveled in many states, installing plants and in- structing people in the care and working of electric machinery. For the past three years he has been employed in the railroad shops of the B. & M. R. R. in Concord. He has held a number of minor political offices. He is a member of Rumford Lodge, Tahanto Encampment, and Grand Canton Wildey, No. 1, I. O. O. F. Joseph Bkunel, Republican, a member of the Committee on Liquor Laws, was born in Canada, September 7, 1844, where he was educated. Mr. Brunei is an employe in one of the principal markets in the Capital city. He has resided in Concord twenty-nine years, and served two terms as Selectman. Vote of ward: Forrest L. AVellman, 4So, Josejih Brunei, 472, Arthur W..IIead, 455, Republicans; Clifton W. Drake, 258, Edward J. Hatch, 276, William E. Veazie, 255, Democrats; Nathaniel A. Parker, IS, Frank K. Chase, 17, Prohi- bition. AVakd 8. Edson James Hill, Democrat, a member of the Committee on Banks, has been a lifelong resident of Concord, having been born in the Capital city on October 19, 1857. He was educated in the Concord schools and at the well- known St. Paul's School. He has never before held public office, but is a man of the highest standing in the community. While not engaged in any active busi- ness, he owns a large amount of real estate in the city, and is an official in several organizations. He is president of the Hill Associates, and of the Home Realty Company. He is treasurer of the Eagle and Phenix Hotel Company, vice- president of the Concord Light and Power Company, trustee of the Protestant Episcopal Church in New Hampshire, of the Union Guaranty Savings Bank, Con- cord, and trustee and treasurer of St. Mary's School for Girls in Concord. Mr. Hill is a Mason, belonging to the following orders: Eureka Lodge, Horace Chase Council, Trinity R. A. Chapter, and Mt. Horeb Commandery. Mr. Hill is an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal church. Vote of ward: John L. Prescott, Republican, i:]:); Edson J. Hill, Democrat, 195. Waiu) 9. William J. Ahern, Democrat, a member of the Committees on Appropria- tions and on Railroads, was born at Concord, N. II., May 19, 1855, and received his education in the Concord public schools. Mr. Ahern is in the clothing busi- ness. He has served as County Commissioner, Deputy Sheriff, and Jailer. He was a member of the House of Representatives in 1895, serving on the Com- mittees on Appropriations and on Liquor Laws, and again in 1897, being honored by appointment to two of the most important Committees, Appropriations and Railroads. In 1900 Mr. Ahern was a delegate to the Democratic National Conven- tion ;it Kansas City. Mr. Ahern takes an active interest in all matters pertaining to the progress of the Capital city. Hj is a member of the Knights of Columbus, and of the Order of Foresters of America, and Ancient Order of Hibernians. He has been Chairman of the Democratic City Committee for ten years. Ola Andersox, Republican, a member of the Committee on State Prison, was born in Ilolje, Sweden, January 18, 1853. He was educated in Sweden. He came from his native land to Manchester in ]87-'3 and to Concord in 1875. He served his time in the granite business, and in 1878 established himself therein. He has since won a name for himself as one of the best men to deal with, and as the producer of first-class work. His business has constantly increased, and NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 143 to-day lie employs on an average sixty men. He is not a politician, and has pre- viously only served as Moderator in his ward. He attends the Congregational churcli, is a member of the Odd Fellows, Order of Elks, and of the Golden Cross. Vote of ward: Thomas J. Dyer, 147, Ola Anderson, 211, Republicans; William J. Ahern, 215, James McGuire, 194, Democrats; William H. Johns, Prohibition, 2. CONWAY. Andhew D. Davis, Democrat, a member of the Committee on Insurance, was born in the town he represents, October 31, 1869, and was educated in the town schools and at Fryeburg Academy, Maine. Mr. Davis is a general merchnnt. His post-office address is North Conway. He is a member of Mt. Washington Lodge, No. 87, A. F. and A. M.; and Pequawket Grange, No. 140. Joseph Linvii.le Binford, Republican, member of Committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals. Mr. Binford was born in Chatham, N. II., on November 6, 1846, and educated in the public schools. He is a farmer, and resides at Intervale, a village and post-office in the town of Conway. He has been Lecturer of Pequaw- ket Grange, which is the only secret organization to which he belongs. Levi C. Quint, Republican, member of the Committee on Banks, was born in the town he now represents and has always lived there. Mr. Quint's birthday was some fifty-eight years ago. He is a graduate of the famous Fryebuig, Me., Acad- emy. He is now engaged in general hardware and in the lumber business. Among the town offices held by him have been those of Selectman, Town Treasurer for five years, and Moderator for a similar period. In church matters, Mr. Quint is a Methodist. Vote of town: Levi C. Quint, o81; James L. Gibson, :342; Joseph L. Binford, 362, Republicans; Andrew D. Davis, 356; Herbert C. Lovejoy, 312; Peter J. Mas- terton, 316, Democrats. CORNISH. JosiAH Davis, Democrat, member of the Committee on Soldiers' Home, was born in Springfield, September 5, 1829, and was educated in the public schools of that town and the Kimball Union Academy. Mr. Davis is a farmer, and has been placed in many positions of trust by his townspeople. Among such offices he has held that of Selectman, Supervisor, Tax Collector, Superintending School Com- mittee, and has taught forty-two terms of winter schools with marked success. His life has been a busy one, but he has never aspired to undue public notoriety. He has been Master of the Meriden Grange. He served in the Civil War from August, 1863, until he was mustered out in 186.5. He belongs to the G. A. R. Post, No. 63, of which he has been Commander. Post-office, Cornish Flat. Vote of town: Levi R. Dole, Republican, 112; Josiali Davis, Democrat, 131. CROYDON. Steven W. Gii.man, Republican, member of Committee on Towns. Mr. Gil- man was born in Croydon on August 19, 1858, and received his education in his native town with a course at Kimball Union Academy, Meriden. He resided on a farm until he was of age, when he went to Springfield, Massachusetts, and was employed for two years in a pistol manufactory. The eleven years following he en- tered the National Armory of the same city. For six yearsafter leaving the Armory he carried on a business for himself, and the last two years he lias been proprietor 144 A SOUVENIK OF of the general store in Croydon. He is a member of Hampden Lodge of Odd Fel- lows, of Springfield, Massachusetts. In religious belief Mr. Gilman is a Congre- gationalist. Vote of town: Steven W. Gilman, Republican, 77; William W. Ryder, Demo- crat, 19. T) ALTON. Bert B. Blakslee, Republican, a member of the Committee on Agriculture, was born in Dalton, June 22, 1859. He received a common school education. He is engaged in farming. He is a member of the New Hampshire State Grange, Pat- rons of Husbandry; also of the Kniglits of the Maccabees, of which organization he is Past Commandei'. Vote of town: Bert B. Blakslee, Republican, 74; Charles Aldrich, Democrat, 73. DANBURY. Geoijoe B. Jenness, Republican, a member of the Committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals, was born forty-five years ago in Canaan, and educated in that town. Mr. Jenness has been a very successful railroad foreman for the past twenty-two years on the line of the Boston iV Maine Railroad. He is serving his second term as Postmaster, having been honored with that position the first time from lS>si) to 1893. Vote of town: George B. Jenness, Republican, 92; George W. Stuart, Democrat, 90. DANVILLE. George Madison Anderson, Republican, member of Committees on State House and State House Yard and Unfinished Business, was born at Danville on October 29, 1843, and was educated and has always lived in his native town. His occupation is that of a farmer, but he is a carpenter and shoemaker as well. His townspeople have iionored him with numerous public offices. He has been High- way Surveyor, Supervisor of the Ciieck-list, Moderator, and at present is Chairman of tiie Board of Selectmen. He is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and holds the office of Financier. Mr. Anderson voted for Lincoln in 1864, and has never missed casting his vote since at any state, national, or town election. Vote of town: George M. Anderson, Republican, 94; Alliston E. Tewksbury, Democrat, 24. DEERFIELD. Wii^LiAM F. Jones, Republican, a member of the Committee on Forestry, was born on November i(i, 18(13, in the town which has chosen liim to lepresent it in the Legislature. Mr. Jones carries on a, f;irni. At the prt'scnt lime lie is Col- lector of Taxes, and has been a Selectman and Supervisor. He is a mcnihcr of the Free Baptist church, and of secret organizations he belongs to the 1. (>. O. F. Vote of town: William F. Jones, Republican, 200; George II. Towle, Jr., Dem- ocrat, 143. DEHKY. Frank H. Warren, Republican, member of Committee on Normal School, was boi-ii on December 12, 1852, at South Windliam, ^Lline. He was educated in the public schools of his native town and at (Jorham Academy, Gorham, Maine. His occupation was that of a shoe packer. He has never before held town or state NEW IIAMPSniRE LEGISLATORS, 190L 145 office. Tie is a Mason, being a member of Lodge No. 40, of Somerswortli; he be- longs to tlie Odd Fellows, Echo Lodge, No. 61, West Derry, and Knights of Pythias, Rockingham Lodge, No. 29, West Deny. Greeni.eaf K. Bautlett, Republican, a member of the Committee on Revi- sion of Statutes, was born on the 17th of June, 18."jr), in the town which he represents in the Legislature. He was educated in Pinkerton Academy. His profession is that of a lawyer. Of secret orders he belongs to the following: St. Mark's Lodge, F. and A. M.; Bell R. A. Chapter; Trinity Commandery, Knights Templar; Echo Lodge, I. O. O. F. Geouge a. Webster, Republican, a member of the Committee on State Prison, was born sixty-two years ago in Derry, where he was educated. Mr. Webster is a farmer and has resided a part of his life in Haverhill, Mass. He has served his town on the Board of Education. Vote of town: Greenleaf K. Bartlett, 450; Frank H. Warren, 427; George A. Webster, 424, Republicans; Leonard H. Pillsbury, 289; Joshua G. Hubbard, 283; Joseph W. White, 279, Democrats, DEERING. Charles A. Barney, Democrat, member of the Committee on Retrenchment and Reform, was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, December 20, 1862. His educa- tion was secured in the public schools. He is a farmer and has iield several town offices. He served three years on the Board of Selectmen, and at the present time is Chairman of the School Board at Deering. Mr. Barney belongs to the United Order of the Golden Cross, has held all the subordinate offices, and is a member of tlie Grand Commandery. Mr. Barney's post-office address is Hillsborough Bridge. As this book goes to press the news of Mr. Barney's deatii on February 10 has been received. He died in Concord. Vote of town: William II. Patten, Republican, 29; Charles A. Barney, Dem- ocrat, 89. DORCHESTER. Abel Bailey, Democrat, a member of tlie Committee on Claims, was born in Groton on the 9th of July, 1845. Mr. Bailey is a farmer, and lias served liis town as Treasurer and Selectman. He has not always been a resident of Dorchester, but lias resided in Groton and Rumney. Vote of town: Henry II. Merrill, Republican, 42; Abel Bailey, Democrat, 48. DOVER. Ward 1. Frank B. Clark, Republican, a member of the Committee on Railroads, was born at Canaan, N. H., May 27, 1851, where he was educated in the public schools. For the past sixteen years he has resided in Dover, removing there from Manches- ter. He is a manufacturer of and dealer in lumber. He is a member of the Universalist church, and of many secret organizations: Moses Paul Lodge of Masons, Belknap Chapter, Orphan Council, and St. Paul Commandery; Olive Branch Lodge, K. of P., Crescent Division. U. R. K. P., Veritas Lodge, I. O. O.F., Lowell, Mass. In 1899 Mr. Clark was a member of the General Court, serving on the Railroad Committee. George F. Matiies, Republican, member of Committee on Incori^orations, was born in Rochester, N. H., in 18.56, where he was educated. Upon completion of 14G A SOUVENIR OF his studies he entered the eniijloy of the Portsmoutli, Great Falls & Conway Railroad as brakeman, and was subsequently promoted to baggage master. Always faithful in the discharge of his duties, his employers showed their appre- ciation by appointing him conductor, which position he held until 1893. In May of that year he was appointed to the important and responsible position of Gen- eral Agent of the B. &: M. Railroad at Dover. A man of unusual executive ability and unfailing courtesy, Mr. Matlies is recognized by the corporation which he serves and the traveling public in general as a man w^ell fitted for any public position which might be accorded him. Mr. Mathes does not come for the first time to the General Court in I'JOl. In 1889, he was a member of the Constitu- tional Convention, being sent from Wolfeborough, and live years later represented the same town in the Legislature. Vote of wa'-d: Frank D. Clark, .32o, George F. Mathes, 323, Republicans; Isaac IT. Porter, 170, Diilip Breniian, 171, Democrat. WAiii) 2. Samuel Houne Hull, Republican, member of Committee on Claims^ was born in Dover fifty years ago on the 25th day of May. He was educated in the public schools and in the Dover High School. Mi-. Hull is a salesman for J. E. Lothrop & Co., dealers in musical instruments, and for seventeen years has been the organist of the Pierce Memorial Universalist church. Mr. Hull has held ward offices, and in 1879 was president of Dover Common Council. He belongs to Royal Arcanum, and has been for twenty-nine years a member of Wecohamet Lodge, I. O. O. F. John S. Dame, Republican, a member of the Committee on Manufactures, was born in Dover, October 2."), 1840. He was educated in the schools of Dover, N. H., and Lebanon, Me. He is a blacksmith by trade. He has been a member of the Fire Department of Dover for thirty-five years, and has held every office in the gift of the department, including that of Chief Engineer, He was a member of the City Council for two years, and was Chief of Police for the same length of time. He enlisted in Company A, First N. H., and belongs to the G. A. R. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and the A. O. U. W. William F. Nason, Republican, and one of the leaders of the Legislature during the present session, is a native of Sanford, Me. He was born November 22, 18.57. He was educated in the schools of South Berwick and Kennebunk, Me. In the city and county where he now resides he has attained much prominence, both as a lawyer and a man of affairs, all of which has found suitable recognition in his election to various offices of trust, requiring good abilities. He was a member of the New Hampshire Legislature in 1887; has been Solicitor of Straf- ford county six years, and of the city of Dover for a term of seven years. He has served as Mayor of Dover two terms, 189(5 and 1897. During the legislative ses- sion of which this volume treats, he has proved himself an able leader in debate, and has siiown no less ability when callcHl upon, as was the case several times, to occupy the Speaker's chair. Vote of ward: Samuel H. Hull, :;S9, .John S. Dame, -102, William F. Nason, 386, Republicans; Charles S. Benville, 2S1, Democrat. W.\i:i) :;. GKoruiK E. IloKToN, Republican, member of the Committee on National AlTairs, was born in Cambridge, Mass., in 1850. He has been a resident of Dover NEW HAMrSHIKE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 147 for many years, carrying on the business of dealer in confectionery. Mr. Ilorton has always shown an active interest in local and state politics and is a prominent man in party councils. Geoi:ge M. GitANT, Republican, a member of the Committee on Elections, was born in Saco, Me., April 9, 18(i7. He was educated in the schools of Lowell, Mass. Though a staunch Republican, he has never sought office, his election to the present Legislature being the first to any office. lie is a Congregationalist, is not a member of any secret society, and by occupation is a traveling salesman. Vote of ward: George E. Ilorton, SIP,, George M. Grant, 377, Republicans; Frank F. Fernald, 212, Democrat. AVakd 4. Ali.en D. Richmond, Republican, a member of the Committee on Appropria- tions, was born at South Berwick, Me., November 15, 1S.J9, and educated in the public schools of Dover, where he has since resided. Mr. Richmond h.as been in the electric business for the past twenty years, and, at the present time, is Gen- eral Superintendent of the United Gas and Electric Company. He was Alderman in 1897 and 1898. He belongs to Moses Paul Lodge, No. 96, of Masons, Olive Branch Lodge, No. 6, Knights of Pythias, and Wecohamet Lodge, No. 3, I. O. O. F. In 1899 he was elected Representative and given a position on the Committee on Appropriations, one of the most important committees of the House. Chaules H. MoiiANfi, Republican, a member of the Committee on Indus- trial School, was born in the state of Maine, at Lubec, in 1849, where he was educated. He has been a Selectman, Councilman, and Alderman. He belongs to the I. O. O. F., and his business is that of brick manufacturing. Always a Republican, in the House of Representatives of 1899 he served as a member of the Committee on the Industrial School. Edwaim) D. Smitii, Republican, a member of the Committee on Military Affairs. Captain Smith, as he is usually addressed, was born in Dover, Octo- ber 24, 1863, and is consequently at this writing a little over thirty-seven years of age. He is the son of the late Dr. Jefferson Smith, M. D., grandson of a Dr. Daniel Smith, also an eminent physician of the last century, nephew of two other well-known expounders and compounders of medicine. Our representative-elect took a wide departure from the ways of his immediate ancestors, and at the age of seventeen closed his text-books in the Dover High School, to enter the employ of the late James A. Home, jeweller, where he served a full apprenticeship. He is still engaged in the same business. As a mere lad he developed a marked taste for military pursuits, and upon attaining his majority enlisted in the famous Strafford Guards, rising rapidly from the ranks to a first lieutenancy. He sub- sequently commanded the Sawyer Rifles, another company of the New Hamp- shire National Guard. During political campaigns Ed's services as drill-master are always in great demand, and he usually commands one of Dover's crack marching clubs. A few years since Captain Smith and an associate were joint authors of a pamphlet on military tactics designed for the instruction of the privates and non-commissioned officers. This little work (with the approval of the Inspector-General) had quite a sale in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. In fact, as a tactician, the captain has few superiors and is considered one of the best military authorities in the state. He is a member of the Red ISIen, New England Order of Protection, Royal Arcanum, being Regent of the latter order at this time. He is always an ardent and uncompromising Republican. 148 A SOUVENIR OF Vote of ward: Charles H. Morangc, 505, Allen D. Kichmond, 503, Edward D. Smith, 501, Republicans; Thomas Xute, 311, John E. Kennedy, 332, Ezra O. Pinkham, 310, Democrats. Ward 5. FiJANK E. MuLLiGAX, Democrat, a member of the Committee on Liquor Laws, was born in Dover thirty-four years a^jo, and has always resided there. lie received his education in the public schools, and is a member of the Catholic church. Mr. Mulligan is a frrocer by occupation, and has been a member of the Board of Aldermen. Mr. Mulligan belongs to the Ancient Order of Hibernians. In 18SI8 he was chosen as a Representative in his ward, and served on the Commit- tee on Labor. Vote of ward: Frank E. Mulligan, Democrat, 214; Dominick J. Durkin, Inde- pendent, IIG. DUBLIN. Cliffokd Gowing, Republican, member of the Committee on Military Affairs, was born in tlie town which he represents, October 2, 1858. He was educated in the public schools of Dublin and Peterborough. Mr. Gowing is a farmer, and has held various town offices in Dublin. He belongs to the New Hampshire National Guard, being a lieutenant in Troop A. Of secret orders, he is a member of the Peterborough Lodge, No. 15, I. O. O. F., and Monadnock Grange, No. 103, Dublin. Vote of town: Clifford Gowing, Republican, 73. DUMMER. John H. Chandler, Republican, member of the Committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals, was born on the 13th of November, 1836, at Shelburne, N. H. Mr. Chandler's education was obtained in the common schools. He carries on an extensive farming business, and is the jn-oprietor of the "Chandler House," at Dummer. During a residence at Milan, he served as Selectman three years. In Dnmmer he has served the same period on a like board, and for the past twenty years has been Moderator. Mr. Chandler tried hard to show his patriotism and to enlist in the Civil War, but twice he was refused enlistment after taking the physical examination. He holds the rather unique position of assistant post- master to his wife, and has held this same position for seventeen years, Mrs. Chandler having been postmistress all this time. He is a member of Andro- scoggin Lodge, No. 76, Milan, 1. O. O. F. Mr. Chandler's preference for churches is toward the Universalist. He claims membership in none. Vote of town: John H. Chandler, Republican, 51; John W. Holt, Democrat, 47. DUNBARTON. Moses James Pei!KINS, Republican, member of the Committee on Agri- cultural College, is a native of New Hampshire, having been born in Fremont, January 30, 1851. He was educated in tlie i)ublic schools in Fremont. His occu- pation is that of a farmer and lumberman. Mr. Perkins has held many minor town offices; has served one term as second Selectman, and two terms as Chair- man of tlie Board of Selectmen. Post-office, Route No. 2, Concord. Vote of town: Moses J. Perkins, Republican, 88; James H. Waite, Democrat, 81. DURHAM. Jamks W. Bi'u.vii.VM, Democrat, a member of the Committee on Agriculture, was boiii in Dmliam, January 22, ISoS. He was educated in tlie historic old town NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, ]90L 149 of Exeter. He has been prominent in the affairs of Durham for many years; has been Cliairman of the Board of Selectmen from 1897 to tlie present time. He was a member of the House in 1889, and Town Treasurer in 1890 and 1891. He is a member of the Order of Knights of Pythias. From 1896 to 1899 he was one of the heaviest lumber manufacturers in Stratford county, if not in the entire state. In 1899 and 1900, largely through his instrumentality, the Newmarket Electric Light, Power & Heat Co. installed a plant for the purpose of furnishing light, heat, and power to the towns of Newmarket, Durham, and Lee. To-daj' this plant stands at the head in the matter of stability, power, and quality of service which it fur- nishes to patrons. Vote of town: George P. Demerritt, Republican, 108; James W. Burnham, Democrat, 142. EAST KINGSTON. Alonzo W. Brown, Democrat, member of the Committee on Education, was born in Ossipee, N. H., February 15, 1858, and was educated in the common schools of that town and Wolfeborough. At present he is in the grocery busi- ness. His former occupation was that of a farmer and dealer in stock, but since his removal to East Kingston, N. H., in 1889, he has been interested in his present business. For the past four years, Mr. Brown has been Cliairman of the Board of Selectmen. Of the secret organizations he belongs to the following: Ancient Order of United Workmen, Past Master; also member of Grand Lodge of Massa- chusetts, New England Order of Protection, Warden and District Deputy ; Patrons of Husbandry, Kensington Grange, No. 173, Master, and Junior Order of Ameri- can Mechanics. In religious preferences he is a Baptist. Vote of town: Francis T. French, Republican, 54; Alonzo W. Brown, Demo- crat, 80. EASTON. — Not Represented. EATON. Eugene W. Hatch, Democrat, member of the Committee on Normal School, was born at Eaton on February 3, 1856, and received his education in the ijublic schools and at the State Normal School at Plymouth. At the latter place he fitted himself for a teacher, and for a lime followed that vocation. At the present time he is a farmer. Mr. Hatch has served as superintendent of schools under the old law, and for several years on the School Board, and is a member at the present time. He has served on the Board of Selectmen a number of terms, two years as cliairman. He is a member of the following secret orders: Trinity Lodge, No. 63, I. O. O. F., and P. G. of the same lodge at Snowville; a member of the Mt. Chocorua Encampment, No. 32, and P. C. P. of the same; of Mt. Cedar Rebekah Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 59, of Snowville. Mr. Hatch is prominent in Grange affairs, having taken the sixth degree. He is a member of Saco Valley Grange, No, 285, and a member of the State Grange. His post-office is Snowville. Vote of town: Caleb Shackford, Republican, 23; Eugene W. Hatch, Demo- crat, 78. EFFINGHAM. John P. Gliddkn, Democrat, a member of the Committee on Forestry, was born January 20, 1841, in Effingham, where he was educated. Mr. Glidden is a farmer and general merchant. He has served as Selectman three years. Super- visor two years, and was Postmaster under Cleveland's administration. For twenty-three years Mr. Glidden lived in Massachusetts, at Lynn. 150 A SOUVENIE OF Vote of town: Francisco W. Barker, Republican, 82; John P. Glidden, Demo- crat, 91. ELLSWORTH.— Not Represented. ENFIELD. Thomas J. Caklton. Republican, member of the Committee on Insurance, was born at Canaan, on November 9, 1837. He received his education in the common schools of his native town. He is a farmer, combininji with that occupation a trucking business. Mr. Carlton has a splendid war record. He enlisted in 1861 as a private, and Avas promoted to the several ranks as they came until Jan. 1, 1865, when he was made Captain of Company F, Sixth New Hampshire Volunteers. It is needless to say that Mr. Carlton is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. His Post is 52. William F. Hawley, Republican, a member of the Committee on Labor, was born at Oxford, N. Y., where he was educated in the public schools. Mr. Hawley follows the farming occupation. He is Road Agent in his town. He belongs to the Masonic order. Vote of town: Thomas J. Carlton, 194, William F. Hawley, 199, Republicans; Walter Dole, 172, Franklin P. Fisher, 163, Democrats. EPPING. Lewis P. Ladd, Democrat, member of tlie Committees on Banks and Journal of the House, was born in the town which he represents, November 10, 1866. He attended the district school, and Watson Academy, Epping. Mr. Ladd is a farmer and lumberman. He has held the office of Tax Collector for five years, and has been Secretary of the trustees of Watson Academy. Vote of town : Frank W. Brown, Republican, 108: Lewis P. Ladd, Democrat, 265. EPSOM. Henhv Osgood C.vss, Republican, member of the Committee on State Prison, was born and has always lived in Epsom. The date of his birth is April 12, 1824. He was educated in the district schools. Mr. Cass has never before held a town or state office, but for twenty-one years served as Clerk of the school district. His occupation is that of a farmer. Post-office address. Short Falls. Vote of town: Henry O. Cass, Republican, 118; Hiram A. Holmes, Democrat, 117. ERROL.— Not Rei'KEsented. EXETER. AitTHUK O. Fuller, Republican, Chairman of the Committee on Elections, and a member of the Committee on the Jvuliciary, was born in Boston, February 15, 1856, and was educated at Harvard University. He is a lawyer by profession, and has been in practice at Exeter since 1880, before which he had resided a greater part of the time at Cambridge, Mass. He has held various town offices since taking up his residence in New Hampshire. In the House of Representatives in 189V> he was Chairman of the Committee on Revision of Statutes, and a member of the Committee on National Affairs. He is President of the Republican Club of Exeter, and a member of the Executive Committee. NEW IIAMPtSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 190L 151 Edwabd E. Nowell, Republican, member of tl.e Committee on Indust.ini ^.cliool, was born on Au^^ust 19, 1853, at Salmon Falls, N. H. His education w- rece:ved in the schools at Salmon Falls, an,l at Berwick Acaden y Se m" Nowell has been ,n the employ of the Boston c. Maine Railroad f;r twen yiv^ years as Telegrapher, Assistant Aoent, anldier in the War of 1812, and his grandfather served as an offi car under Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga. His mother also came from patHoHc" stock. Her grandfather was wounded and made prisoner at Bunker HU a ml subsequently .served under Washington in Virginia. A martial spirit's the'efo e ^ very natural characteristic of Dr. Severance. Dr. Severance received hs pi- mary schoohng ,n Dexter, Me. When the tocsin of war sounded in 186 he was t^^e hrst man from Dexter to don the blue. He was enrolled in Company H Six Mame regunent of Volunteer infantry, and was in active service for a pe.'iolo three years. During that time he was several times severely wounde or^ wound being a bayonet thrust inflicted at Fredericksburg, wh;re he as mo .noted on the field of battle, a distinction conferred on burone o 1 e membe of" ns regiment. Returning to his native state, he took up his studies h e .e ,ac left them, and subsequently entered the dental profession. In 1885 he became a re.sident of Exeter, where he has gained a position of prominence 1 rou" , ^ piofess.ona ski 1 and sterling qualities as an American citizen. Dr. Severance ' a stalwart Republican, believing flrmly in the principles of his party, and wo^k , . zealously for is interests. He was Secretary and Treasurer of the Rock 2h am County Republican Club for several years, and is now President o that n '" po itical organization. He has efficiently fllled the position of Super ntndet^^ .Schools of Xewmarket, and is prominent in G. A. R. and Masonic circle.s Lko.vari, F. Smith, Republican, a member of the Committee on Incornora tions was born in Durham, N. H., August 8, 1849. He was educated Z I'r" and l.as resuled there since early manhood. He has served six yea^t t ' Board ot Selectmen, four years of the time as Chairman of the Bofml- and ha! •served a ike term as Supervisor of the Check-list. He is a lumt m^n and a prominent member of the Odd Fellows. He commands wide respect a!n:m"an classes in the town which he represents. xes'Pect among all Vote of town: Arthur O. Fuller, (i97, Edward E. Nowell (iTO Vlbert T ^ ance 684, Leonard F. Smith, 688, Republicans; Edward V ' McKev 2^ Tl "'" FARMIXGTOX. Asa a. Hall, Republican, a member of the Committee on Soldiers' Horn. was born in Strallord, N. II., January 22, 1830. His education was recei'ed^n tl ^ common sclu>ols and the Pittsfleld Aca.lemy. Until he was twenty-one he i4ided 152 A SOUVENIR OF in Strafford, working on the farm and as a carpenter. From 1852 to 1857 he worked on the Amoskea.^ Corporation in Manchester as a carpenter. For the next fonr years he was engaged in tlie lumber and sawmill business at Dor- chester, N. H. In 1861 he enlisted in the Battalion, which was afterwards a part of the First New Hampshire Cavalry, and served in that organization until the close of the war. Three times he was wounded, and twice taken prisoner. He was discharged June 27, 1865, on a surgeon's certificate of disability from wounds received in battle. His rank was that of sergeant. Mr. Hall took up his resi- dence in Dover, and worked at his trade until 1869, since which time he has resided and been engaged in the carpenter and building and lumber business in Farmington. He has served on the Board of Selectmen, and was for four years Deputy Sheriff, having been appointed by John Greenfield. During President Harrison's administration Mr. Hall was Postmaster of Farmington. George E. Amazeen, Republican, a member of the Committee on Fisheries and Game, was born and was educated in Farmington. His occupation is that of a shoe cutter. He belongs to the Masonic Order, Fraternal Lodge, No. 71. He has held the office of Town Clerk. Vote of town: Asa A. Hall, :]95, George E. Amazeen, 398, Republicans; Hiram H. Barker, 838, Elmer D. Roberts, 333, Democrats. FITZWILLIAM. Amos J. Blake, Republican, a member of tlie Committee on Revision of Statutes, w^as born in Rindge, October 20, 1836, as were liis parents before him. He was educated at Mount Caesar Seminary, Swanzey; Green Mountain Liberal Institute, Woodstock, Vermont, and under the tuition of Prof. E. T. Quimby at Appleton Academy, New Ipswich, teaching school winters to defray expenses. He was well fitted for college, but abandoning the idea of attending, studied in Keene, and was admitted to tlie b;ir in 1862. He has successfully practised his profession since July, 1863, in F^itzwilliam. He served as Assistant Internal Reve- nue Asses.sor from 1862 to 1870, B;ink Commissioner from 1876 to 1880, Census Enumerator in 1880 and 1890, School Committee in Rindge two years, and in Fitzwilliam eleven years. Moderator and Selectman many years. He was a mem- ber of the committee of three appointed by the town of Fitzwilliam in 1867, to fund the war debt of tlio town; wliich was very promptly and efficiently accom- plished. He has been a prominent member of tlie Masonic fraternity for a quarter of a century, and is a member of the New Hampshire Historical Society. He has acted as administrator, executor, trustee of estates, and as guardian in a large number of cases. Outside of his profession he is interested in many special studies, being deeply versed in geology and kindred sciences, and having made a large collection of New England minerals. He is a historical student, versed in anti(piarian lore, and an authority on local history and genealogy. He is a life- long Republican, and was member of the House in 1872 and 1873, serving on the Juc'iciary (Committee at both sessions; a member of the Constitutional Conven- tion of 1889, introducing tlie resolution changing the time of the meeting of the Legislature from the first Wednesday of June to the first Wednesday of January. He is also a member of the New Hampshire Society of tlie Sons of tlie American Revolution. Vote of town: Amos J. Rlake, 152, Republican; Frederick R. Boyce, 44, Demo- crat. NEW IIAMrSIIIHE LEG18LATOH.S, 1901. 153 FRANCESTOWN. JosEPU H. CiiANDLEK, Kcpublican, a member of tlie Committee on Forestry, was born in Manchester, January 19, 18G9. He was educated in Francestown and Manchester. He is now a member of tlie Board of Selectmen. His occupation ■comes under the general head of farming, though he is an extensive milk dealer and tradesman in many agricultural ways. Vote of town: Joseph Chandler, 98, Republican; John W. Carson, 91, Democrat. FRANCOXIA. Chakles pi. Greenleaf, Republican, Chairman of the Committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals, and a member of the Committee on the State Library, was born at Danville, Vt., July 28, 1841, but his parents removed to New Hampshire when he was but a few months old. He was educated in the public and private schools of Concord. In 1865, while employed as clerk in the American House, Boston, he was offered by Richard Taft an interest in the Profile and Flume Houses, White Mountains. The offer was accepted, and the firm of Taft, Tyler ■& Greenleaf was formed. Mr. Taft retiring, the business was continued by Taft . n,, Apni b, ]80>. He was educated at TVpw Hzsrri'^rr ^^'i rs -^ VIZ if r.^T;! '-^- " ^- p.n::;:ir";;':,;:;;;;,'• -^. '-■"'■"-'- -^ r>(lwiii LANCASTER. W.LMAM TnoMPSox .JoNKs, Republican, member of the Committee on Elee HKKincjnA.MooKK. Republican, member of the Committee on Insurm,.. „n b,.rn n. Guihlhall, Yt., Aug. 10, 1870. He was educated at ^^ H^JZ'shr He :s engaged u, the hardware business. He is a 32d degree MasJ:,! amJ IT Ih;;]; 168 NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. Priest of Royal Arch Chapter, No. 16, Royal Arch Masons. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F. His church preference is Unitarian. John Smith, Republican, member of the Committee on Agricultural College, is a native of the good old Coos town, which he in part represents in the General Court. Mr. Smith was born in Lancaster thirty-eight years ago, and has resided there ever since. He owns one of the best farms in the county, and is recognized among the farmers as a leader. In Grange matters he has always taken an active interest, and has held the chairs in the Lancaster Lodge. Mr. Smith has served his town as Supervisor. Vote of town: William T. Jones, .")02, Heibert A. Moore, .510, John Smith, 508, Republicans; John D. Bridge, 324, John B. Mclntire, 314, Eugene Sullivan, 298, Democrats. LANDAFF. John E. Hall, Republican, member of the Committees on Soldiers' Home and Unfinished Business, was born on May 17, 1840. He was educated in the public schools of Landaff and at the High School at Lisbon. Mr. Hall's occupa- tion is that of a farmer, but for tlie past thirty-two years continuously he has been Postmaster of Landaff. He has also served his town in positions of trust. He is at present Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, and a member of the School Board. He has been Town Treasurer and a Trustee of tlie Library. For twenty- three years successively he has been Master of Mt. Hope Grange, and also served as Master of the Ammonoosuc Valley Pomona Grange. Mr. Hall served two years in the War of the Rebellion. He was in Company C, Twelfth (" Web- ster") Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, and discharged for disability June 26, I860. He is a member of the G. A. R.— Colonel Emery Post. His post-office is Lisbon. Vote of town: John E. Hall, 65, Republican; Michel M. Stevens, Jr., 56, Democrat. LANGDOX. CiiAKLEs M. LuFKiN, Democrat, member of the Committee on the Industrial School, was born in Acworth on the 19th of August. 1S:54. His education was obtained in tlie Acworth High Scliool and tlie Pulte Medical College. Dr. Lufkin is a practising physician, and has held many offices ol trust. He was a Repre- sentative to tiie General Court in 1880, and has held the offices of Selectman, Town Clerk, and Superintendent of Schools. He is a member of the Universalist church. His post-office address is Alstead. Vote of town: Emerson E. Parker, 49, Rp]>ul)lic;ui; Charles M. Lufkin, .53, Democrat. LEBANOX. CiiAitLEs K. (Jooi'KK, Itopiiljlicaii, member of the Committee on Banks, and Chairman of the Committee, was born in Winchester, November 29, 1855. He went to tlie public schools and is a graduate of Powers Institute, Bernardston, Mass. Mr. Cooper has been a resident of Keene, and of Little Rock, Arkansas, taking his residence in Lebanon in 1SS7. Governor Currier appointed Mr. Cooper a Bank Commis> address is Manchester, Route .5. Vote of town: Samuel J. Corning, Republican, 43; Fred McQuesteu, Demo- crat, 18. LITTLETON. Hon. Henuy F. Green of Littleton, Republican, Chairman of the Commit- tee on Appropriations, was born in Lyndon, Vt., February 6, 1844, and went to the public schools. He has lived in Littleton twenty-two years, and has been connected with tlie Saranac Glove Co. more than half that time, and is now its NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS. IDOL 171 treasurer. Mr. Green has been honored by liis townsmen with several positions of trust. He was a Representative to tlie Legislature 1883 — '85. He has been Chairman of Selectmen, and also Chairman of tiie County Commission. He was a member of Governor Rollitis's Council. For eleven years he was a member of the Board of Education. He is a director in Littleton National Bank^ a trustee in Savings Bank, and Manager of the Water <.^- Light Co. of Littleton. CuKTis Behkll, Republican, member of the Committee ou Soldiers' Home, was born ou May 80, lS4o, at Bith, and was educated in the public schools. Mr. Bedell is a farmer, and a member of the Grange. He was a member of Company C, Fifteenth New Hampshire, Company H, Heavy Artillery. He is also a mem- ber of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. Bedell has never before been willing to accept a public office until his election to the Legislature of 1901. Frederick G. Ciiutter, Republican, a member of the Committee ou Educa- tion, is of English birth. He was born in Somersetshire, England, September 12, 1857. His education was begun in the private schools of that country. He was engaged several years in Boston, in the dry goods business, but desiring to study for the ministry he prepared for college at Pliillips, Andover, and the Coburn Institute, Waterville, Me. Graduating from the latter school he immediately entered Colby University. He is a graduate of the Andover Theological Semi- nary, and his first parish was the Congregational church at Littleton. Mr. Chut- ter resigned his position in Littleton to travel and study in Europe. He i)ursued special lines of study in Oxford, Edinburgh, and Paris. On returning to this coun- try he was obliged to leave the ministry on account of ill health, and since 189.] has been engaged in the dry goods business. He is deeply interested in educational matters and is a member of the School Board, a Trustee of the Town Library, and has been for some years a Trustee of Dow Academy at Franconia. Vote of town: Republicans, Henry F. Green, (U4, Frederick G. Chutter, .554, Curtis Bedell, 591); Democrats, Hiram O. Stevens, 266, Edward B. Lynch, 2So, Olin J. Mooney, 2-55; Prohibition, Ira Parker, 49, Cyrus G. Wallingft)rd, 4o, George E. Walker, 44. LONDONDERRY. Peuley S. Ror.iE, Republican, member of the Committee on State Prison, is a native of Londonderry, wliere he was born in May, 1802. He was educated in the same town. Mr. Robie carries on the occupation of blacksmithing and farming. He was elected Selectnaan in 1897, and was Chairman of the Board in 1898. He is a member of Londonderry Grange, No. 44, and has held the offices of Steward, As.sistant Steward, Overseer, and at the present time is Master. Mr. Robie is an attendant upon the Presbyterian church, and has always been a Republican. Vote of town: Perley S. Robie, 197, Republican; David W. Ela, 127, Democrat. LOUDON. Peki-ky W. Rowei-l, Rei)ublican, a nu'ml)er of the Committee on Public Improvements. [See Addenda.] Vote of town: Perley W. Rowell, 149, licpublican; Caleb D. Marston, 145, Democrat. LYMAN. Arthuk N. Suute, Republican, member of the Committee on Mileage, was born on the 14th of November, 18.56, at Littleton, where he was educated. Mr. Shute is a^ farmer. He claims no membersliip with any secret orders. For the 172 NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 190L past sixteen years lie has resided in Lyman, and has served on the Board of Selectmen for seven years, being Chairman at tlie present time. His post-oflSce address is Lisbon. Vote of town: Arthur X. Shute, 85, Republican; Willard A. Stoddard, 59, Democrat. LYME. George Melvin, Republican, member of the Committee on Towns, was born on the 14tli of May, 1856. His education was received in the common schools. For the past fifteen years he has been engaged in the business of general mer- chandise. For the past nine years lie has been Town Clerk and Treasurer of Lyme. He is a member of Mascoma Lodge, No. 20, I. O. O. F., Lebanon, and Morning Star Grange, No. 62, of Lyme. Vote of town: George Melvin, 209, Republican; Daniel A. AVare, 60, Democrat. LYNDEBOROUGH. BEX.JAMIN G. Heruick, Republican, Chairman of the Committee on County Affairs, is a native of the town he now represents, his birthday being May 1, 1836. Mr. Herrick has always kept his residence in the " Old Home." While taking an active part in public matters, he has not been active in securing political office, although he has served the people of Hillsborough county with four terms as County Commissioner. Mr. Herrick is a farmer. In religion he is an attendant on the Congregational church. Vote of town: Benjamin G. Herrick, 9S, Republican; William C. Wilder, 62, Democrat. MADBURY. Arthur W. Simpson, Republican, member of the Committee on National Affairs, although a native of Yorkshire, England, where he was born in 1859, received his education in the public schools of Dover. Mr. Simpson is a farmer and milkman. He was elected on the Board of Selectmen and served three years, being Chairman of the same in 189S. Mr. Simpson is a member of the Congrega- tional church. His post-office address is Dover. Vote of town: Arthur W. Simpson, 61, Republican; Henry L. Felker, 43, Demo- crat. MADISON. James W. Tyler, Democrat, member of the Committee on Mileage, is a na- tive of Freedom, where his birth occurred some thirty-seven years ago. He received a sound common-school education. After residing in Boston for several years, he returned to the neighborhood of his old home, and engiiged in the busi- ness of general merchandise. Mr. Tyler has served as a member of the Board of Education. Vote of town: George Chick, 74, Republican; James W. Tyler, 82, Democrat. MANCHESTEK. Wari> 1. Henry Gray, Republican, a member of the Committee on Fisheries and Game, is a native of Berwick, Me., the year of his birth being 1849. After a common- school education, he began working for the B. & M. R. R., and in 1871 came to Manchester, where he has since resided. He entered the employ of the Amos- keag Co., and remained with that great corporation to the i)resent time. He is NEW IIAMP.SIIIKE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 173 the Assistant Machinist. Mr. Gray, while taking a deep interest in politics, has never cared for public office. lie is an Odd Fellow, and in religious matters evinces an interest in the Baptist church. Few men are fonder of the field and stream than Representative Gray; he is a keen lover of hunting and fishing, own- ing up to his delight in fox-hunting. John B. Cavanaugii, Republican, a member of the Committee on the Judici- ary, is one of the bright young men who have become members of the Hillsbor- ough County Bar within the last half dozen years. He was in the last Legislature, and is, therefore, not unfamiliar w itli legislative methods. In the last House, he was a member of the Committee on Revision of the Statutes. Mr. Cavanaugh was born in Manchester, June 19, 1871. He attended the old Park Street Gram- mar school, and graduated at the Manchester High school in 1889, and finished his course at the Boston University Law school in 1897. He was admitted to the New Hampshire Bar in July, 1897. Mr. Cavanaugh is President of Division No. 7, A. O. IL, and is Chancellor of the Manchester Council of Knights of Columbus. He has gained nev,- laurels during this session as a debater and presiding officer, and is one of the hard working members of the House. Olaf p. Nyueug, Republican, a member of the Committee on Claims, was born in Sweden in 1842. He was educated in the Swedish schools, and after his school- ing was completed he chose a trade to learn, taking the trade of a carpenter and builder. Mr. Nyberg first came to America in 1872, and remained two years in New York and Pennsylvania, and then went back to Sweden and entered the building and contracting business there. He remained in Sweden until 1887, when he returned t o America, coming direct to Manchester, where he has since lived. Mr. Nyberg entered the employ of the Amoskeag Co. as a carpenter in the machine shop when he tirst came to Manchester, and he has been there ever since, a faithful, trusted and skilled workman. Mr. Nyberg has never allied himself witli any secret societies in America. Politically, lie has always been a strong Republican, and is very prominent in the local Svredish Republican Club, and has been an active party worker ever since he first came to Manchester. The onlj' other office that he has held has been that of Selectman in Ward 1. Vote of ward: Henry Gray, 430, John B Cavanaugh, 420, Olaf P. Nyberg, 399, Republicans; Frederick J. Slack, 156, Bartholomew J. Dowling, 154, Aime Beau- chermen, 1(56, Democrats. Ward 2. Henry E. Burnham, Republican, a member of the Committees on the Judiciary and State Library. [See page 107.1 Georgk H. Edwards, Republican, member of the Committee on Banks, was born in Boston, March 4, 185o. He received his education in the public schools of Boston, and is also a graduate of the Bryant & Stratton {'ommercial College. He left his native city at the age of twenty-one, and engaged with the Claremont Manufacturing Company of Claremont as bookkeeper, and subsequently with the Chicopee Manufacturing Company, serving as accountant. He came to Manches- ter in 1891, as paymaster and bookkeeper for the P. C. Cheney Company, and is now clerk and a director in this corporation. Mr. Edwards has been actively engaged in church work for the past twenty-five years, and was a deacon in the First Baptist church of Chicopee, and now holds this office in the First Baptist ciiurch of Manchester. lie is also the church treasurer. Fraternally, Mr. Edwards is a meml)cr of Cliicoiicc Lodge, I. O. (). F. Politically, he has always been a 174 NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1!)0L Republican, and tliis is the first time that he has ever sought political prefer- ment. Heruekt M. Moody, Republican, member of the Committee on Elections, was born in York, Me., in 1854. Mr. Moody came to Manchester from York -svhen a boy, and went to scliool there, graduating from the rii, when Mr. Charles C. Hayes became a partner, under the firm name of Ryder iV- Hayes. This was continued two years, when Mr. Ryder sold out his interest and formed a partnership with Mr. Alonzo Elliott, carrying on a ticket brokerage, real estate, insurance, and loan business in the City Hall building. The business was kept up until 1889, when Mr. Ryder entered the employ of the Concord & Montreal Railroad in the passen- ger department, under Mr. Frank E. Brown, general passenger and freight agent at Concord, and when the road was leased by the Boston & Maine he went to the Boston office, under Mr. 1). J. Flanders. For si.v years, during the summer months, he was ticket agent at Fahyans, continuing in the railroad business for nine years. Mr. Ryder was chosen secretary of the Manchester JJoard of Trade in 1898, wlii(-li i)osition he still holds. He is also secretary and treasurer of the New Hampshire Board of Trade. He is an attendant at Grace Episcopal church, a member of Washington Lodge, No. 01, A. F. and A. M.; of Mt. Horeb Royal Arch Chapter, No. 11; of Adoniram ("ouncil, R. and S. M., No. 3; of Trinity Command- ery, K. T., and of Aaron V. 11 use Lodge of Perfection, Nashua. Mr. Ryder was Eminent Commander of Trinity Comniandery in 1S92, and was rorlected in ISO:). NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 190L 175 He has been thrice Illustrh)us Master of Adoniram Council, Xo. :], R. and S. M., in 1S98 and 1899. He is also a member of Anioskeag Granoe, P. of 11. Vote of ward: Henry E. Biirnham, 925, George H. Edwards, 913, Herbert M. Moody, 912, George M. Clark, 904, Bayard C.Ryder, S9S, Rejinblicans; William D. Ladd, 200, Henry G. Fitield, 207, Maurice J. Connor, 20.'), David Labonty. 201, Charles E. Rowell, 21S, Democrats. Ward :1 Cyrus H. Littlk, Speaker of the House. [See page 124.] ALFJiEi) KiMBAi.L HoBHS, Republican, a member of the Committee on Manu- factures, is one of the best known and most popular young men in Manchester. Mr. Hobbs was born in Manchester, on Feliruary 2S, 1870. The Ash street and High scliools each in turn graduated young Hobbs, and he next entered Harvard. He was president of the High School class of 1890. AVhile he was at Harvard his father died, and his college days came to an cud. He next entered the Amoskeag mills, to learn the cotton manufacturing business. In ISO.'), in company with Edward L. Kimball. Mr. Hobbs bought out the rubber and leather business pre- viously carried on by Irving L. Stickney. Mr. Hobbs has never held political office until now. He is a prominent Free Mason, being a mend)er of Washington Lodge and Trinity Commandery. He is also an Odd Fellow. Franklin Pierce Kimhall, Republican, a membei' of the Committee on Elec- tions, was born in Chelsea, Mass., in 1852. He came of good old New Hampshire stock, however, his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather having been born near where Manchester now stands. The Kimballs were among the early set- tlers near Amoskeag Falls. His life until he was twelve years old was spent in Chelsea, and later, until 18G9, in Jamaica Plain. He attended the public schools in those i)laces, and later a business college in Boston. He learned the stone-cutter's trade here in New Hampshire, coming to Manchester in 1809. In 1880 Mr. Kimball went into the clothing business, entering the employ of Charles Senter, and in 1885 embarked in the same business on his own account. Mr. Kimball's present office is the first of a political nature which he has ever held. Representative Kimball is a member of the Derryfiohl Club; of the Amo.s- keag Veterans, which organization he connnanded in 189() and 1897, and is now on the commander's staff; he belongs also to the Manchester Lodge of Elks and the Veteran Firemen's Association. He is a nuMuber of Washington Lodge, Mt. Horeb Chapter, Adoniram Council, and Trinity Commandery in tiie ISIasonic fra- ternity in Manchester. He is a Universalist. John Augustus Lindcjuist, Republican, ainember of the Committee on Nor- mal School, was born in Sweden on October 23, 185(5. He attended the public schools near his home and at the early age of thirteen came to America. He first settled in Rhode Island, where he remained for ten years. The next two years found him in Canton, Mass., Crompton, R. I., and in Connecticut. He came to Manchester in 1882, and was for some time in the employ of Mr. Carl E. York in the grocery business. Several years ago he started in business for himself and has been quite successful in the meat and grocery line. Mr. Lindquist has served his ward in the common council, and is a prominent member of the Swedish Republican Clnl). lie is :i ujcmber and regular attendant at the Swedish Lutheran cdiurch and has been at, the head of its Young People's Society. Frki) O. Parnei.i,, Reimblican, a member of the Committee on Claims, was born ill Ibitley, St;instead eonnty, <,)iiel)ee, on October 24, ISCm, and there he went 176 NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 190L to school and spent his boyhood. At the age of twenty-one he came to Manches- ter and found employment at the grocei-y store of H. B. Sawyer, where he remained for five years, mastering the details of the grocery and meat business and proving popular with customers. At the same time he took a course at the Bryant & Stratton Business College. In June, 1891, he entered into partnership with his brother, Nelson M. Parnell. Mr, Parnell's present office is the first one he has ever held and came to him practically unsought. He is a member of Wildey Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which he is a Past Grand. JosKPii O. TiiEMRLAY, Republican, a member of the Committee on the Industrial School, was born in Bay St. Paul, (Quebec, in 1860. After passing tlirough all of the classes in the academy at his native place he was sent by his parents to Sorel College. In 1877 he moved to Manchester, working at black- smithing for R. W. Flanders. Two years after coming to Manchester, Mr. Trem- blay entered tiie employ of J. H. Cram, to whose business he succeeded in 1887. He has been successful in business and has a lucrative patronage. Mr. Tremblay is a valued member of the St. Augustine Society of which he has been president several terms, has served several terms as Treasurer of the St. Jolin Baptist Society, and is interested in all movements for the betterment of the French-Canadians of the city. His counsel is valued in all of the organiza- tions of which he is a member. He is a member of the Canadian Building Soci- ety, of the Club Jolliet and the Knights of Pythias and other organizations, is married and is a regular attendant at St. Augustine's church. Mr. Tremblay was elected to membership in the common council in 1892, and was reelected for another term by a handsome vote two years later. Vote of ward: Alfred K. Ilobbs, 8:^1, Frank P. Kimball, SOI, John A. Lind- quist, 805, Cyrus H. Little, 812, Fred O. Parnell, 80(5, Joseph O. Tremblay, 796, Republicans; Joseph W. Fellows, -llMy, William E. Marden, o.iG, John Cashman, 364, William Corey, 412, Ignace A. Label, 359, Alphonse E. Ilovey, 361, Democrats. Wakd 4. John C. Bickfobd, Republican, Chairman of tlie Committee on Revision of Statutes, was born in Wolfeborougli, December 18, 1842. He received his educa- tion in the common schools of his town, supplemented by a few terms at the Wolfeborougli and Tuftonborough Academy. His early years were spent upon his father's farm, and at the age of twenty he became tlie proprietor of a country store at Ossipee Corner, three miles from his birthplace, where he continued in business until 1866. In 186S he entered the emi)l()y of the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and was a soliciting agent for three years, during which i)eriod he removed to Dover. In Sei)teniber of 1871 he moved to Manches- ter to assume charge of th(! business of tlie Mancliester Roofing and Tiling Com- pany. In January, 1874, he was appointed United States ganger, with headcjuar- ters in the office of the Hon. E. M. Topliff and the Hon. C. A. Sulloway, wlio were respectively the collector and deputy collector of the district. Here he com- menced the study of law and was admitted to the bar in May, 1877. The follow- ing month he was api)ointed Clerk of the Police Court of Manchester, by the Hon. Nathan P. Hunt, which office he has held to the present time. He was Postmaster at Ossipee in 18().5-'66. He represented Ward Four in tlie Legislature of 1881, serving on the Committee of Revision of the Statutes, and was also on the Committee on Engrossed Bills. He was a member of the last Constitutional Convention, and lias been Chairman of the Board of Health of the city of Manchester for the i)ast three years. He has always been a lU'imblican, NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 177 casting his first presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln at his second election, and has been actively engaged in the service of his party since he became of age. Chari.es H. Bodavell, IJepublican, a member of the Committee on Roads, Bridges, and Canals, is a lifelong resident of Manchester, having been born in Amoskeag, September 12, l.sij3. Mr. Bodwell obtained a common school educa- tion in the Manchester public schools, upon leaving which he entered tlie employ of L. B. Bodwell iV: Co., where he has ever since remained, having charge of all the outside work of the concern, including the ice business. He is a stanch Rei)ublican, and a Congregationalist, and is a member of the M.asons, his mem- bership being with the Washington Lodge, Queen City Lodge, Knights of Pytiiias, Workmen, and Elks. Although having always been a hard worker in the interests of his party, he never before sought a political office with the exception of that of Selectman, which he held in 1800 and 1891, until he was elected a mem- ber of the House of Representatives in 1897, when he was a member of two com- mittees — State Prison and Unfinished Business. Feed Coggin Darraii, Republican, a member of the Committee on Retrench- ment and Reform, is one of the best known and most popular young men in Man- chester. Mr. Darrah was born in Methuen, Mass., where he lived until he was two years old. His parents then moved to Bedford, which was his home during the most of his boyhood days. At the age of seventeen he went to Concord, where he learned the roofing business, at which he worked until twenty-five, since which time he has been in Manchester in the same business with his father. A short time ago Mr. Darrah succeeded to the ownership of his father's business, which he now carries on, and he has inade no small success of it. An Elk and a Red Man, Mr. Darrah is also a member of several other organ- izations including Granite Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of which he is Chancellor- Commander, Story Division, Uniformed Rank, K. of P., of the Golden Cross, Tliornton Grange of Merrimack, the Amoskeag Veterans, and the Manchester Veteran Firemen's Association. He has always been a Republican and an active party worker. He was Cliairman of the Republican Town Committee in Bedford for eight years, but has never held office until elected to his present member- ship in the General Court. Herbert N. Davison, Republican, member of the Committees on Education, and National Affairs, was born in Manchester in 1807, and there he was educated and has always resided. Mr. Davison is a prominent member of the newspaper fraternity and is a well-known journalist. While taking an active interest in public affairs, he has not been an officeholder, his election as Representative being Jiis liist stej) in political advancement. In religious pi'eference he is a. Methodist. Desire Lanevii.t.e, Re])ublican, a member of the Committee on County Affairs, was born in Athabasca, Province of (Quebec, on Avigust 10, 1800. He lived there until about six years old, first setting foot in Mancliester when his parents removed tliere, on his sixth birthday anniversary. He has lived there ever since, with the exce]>tion of the tliree years from 1878 to 1881, which he spent in Haverhill, Mass. He was educated in the parochial and public schools of the city, and, after leaving school, was engaged first as clerk and afterwards as proprietor in the grocery trade for several years. Since January, 189;^, Mr. Laneville has been connected with the wholesale grocery house of the Daniels- Cornell Company, which he has represented on the road. Representative Laneville is a member of the society St. Jean Baptist, the 178 NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. society St. Augustine, the Knights of the Mftccabees, of ^vllich lie is past com- mander, and of tlie Jolliet Club, of which he was one of the founders. He was tlie first captain of the old Lafayette Guards. Always a Re- publican since he has been old enough to vote, Mr. Laneville has been an earnest and active party worker. He has been recognized in tlie party coun- cils and has been on the ticket several times. In 1889 and 1890 he was a member of the common council, while at the sessions of 1893 and 1897 he served in the Legislature. At the first named session he was a member of the Committee on County Affairs, and in 1897 a member of the Committee on Claims. GEOiUiE r. Wallace, Repul)lican, a member of the (Committee on Labor, has been an active Jiepublican worker ever since the year when he first walked up to the ballot-box and cast his first vote. This is the first ofiRce he has ever asked or received at the hands of his fellow-voters, he having heretofore been contented with working for the election of others. Mr. Wallace was born in Bedford, but has lived in Manchester ever since he was a year old. He was born on November 17, 1869. He attended the public schools in Manchester and was graduated from the Lincoln street grammar school. Later he took a course at a business college and shortly after entered the employ of the Mancliester Mills counting room, where he has since remained. He is at present, after about twelve years' ex])erience in the office, one of the Assistant Paymasters. Mr. Wallace occupies a prominent position in the social world, and is a member of the following fraternal orders: Calumet Club; liidgely Lodge, No. 74, I. O. O. P.; Mt. Washington Encampment, No. 10, I. O. O. P.; Canton Ridge- ley, No. 2, Patriarchs Militant; Golden Rule Lodge, No. 45, Knights of Pythias; Social Degree Lodge, No. 10, Daughters of Rebekah; Lafayette Lodge, No. 41, A. P. and A. M.; Mt. Horeb R. A. Chapfer, No. 11, Royal and Select Masters; Delta Council, No. 84, Royal Arcanum. He is also a member of tlie Young Men's Republican Club of Ward Four, and has been its treasurer since its oiganizatimi. He is an attendant at the Hanover Street Congregational church. Vote of ward: John C JJickford, 790, Charles II. Bodwell, 791, Pied C. Darrah, 791, Herbert N. Davison, 700, Desire Laneville, 78o, George P. Wallace, 788, Re- publicans; Henry N. Hall, 'M2, Francois H. Auger, ;j49, Michael Connor, Jr., ;WI, Gilman Ciougli, o99, John C. F. Nettleton, 354, John R. Willis. :!(;7, Democrats; Arthur W. Davis, 7, Ira Raxtei-, 7, Prohibition. \\'ai;i> 5. John J. Ryan, Democrat, mcmlx'r of the (•onnnittee on Pnlinislied Busi- ness. Ahthuis .\i,i-i;x. Democrat, member of the Committee on Elections, was born near London, England, August 10, 1804. He came t() Anurica in 1871, and, after stopjiing for three yearis in New York city, came wiiii iiis parents to Manchester in 1874, where he lias ever since resided, having been connected with various branches of business. Mr. Allen is also well known as a pugilist. For two terms he served as a Selectman in his ward. He is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and of the Moose Cluh. In the House of 1897 Mi. Allen was a Rep- resentative and served on the Committee on Manufaclures. Thomas V. Mii:i:av, Dcmoci-at, member of tiu' Cinninittce on ^lanufaetures. Dennis F. CuLi.rrv, Dcinncral, nicmher of tlic Cuniniitlce on .Mililaiy Ail'airs, Daniel P. M.vnni.vu, Democrat, member of the Committee on Retrenchment anil Rcfnrm. NEW IIAMPSIIIRE LEGISLATORS, 190L 179 James B. j\L\honev, Democrat, member of the Committee on Ketrenchmeut and Reform. John F. IIauuington, Democrat, member of the Committee on Unfinished Business. Joseph Geoffkiox, Democrat, member of tlie Committee on Unfinished Business. Vote of ward: Henry \V. Blair, 14.5, Frank A. Dockham, 141, Arthur B. Dickey, 135, John 11. Slater, 155, Abraham Ratkovvsky, 130, Edward Lynch, 143, Michael Burns, 155, Edmond LeBlanc, 112, Republicans; John J. Ryan, 435, Arthur Allen, 435, Thomas V. Murray, 435, Denis F. Cullity, 435, Daniel P. Manning, 435, James B. Mahouey, 435, John F. Harrin<;ton, 435, Joseph Geoffrion, 435, Democrats; Michael J. McXulty, 317, Patrick A. Lehan, 2.58, Peter E. Cavanaugh, 2.58, James J. Hamilton, 248, Patrick J. Horan, 2.56, Frank Glynn, 271, Henry Jennings, 269, Michael J. Mahoney, 2S5, Independent Democrats. Wami) 6. Chaiu.es I. Bltrrows, Republican, member of the Committee on Incorpora- tions, was born in Lynn, Mass., January 17, 1855, and received his education in the public schools of that city, where he remained until December 27, 1886, when he removed to Manchester, and identified himself with the enterprising firm of Kimball Brotheis, shoe manufacturers. For eighteen years he has been identified with the firm, and for fourteen years held the position of foreman of the packing room. He is now connected with the cutting department. Tlie last campaign saw Mr. Burrows's entry into politics for the first time as a candidate, although he has been active in the ranks of the Republican party for a long time, and for the last eight years served as a member of the Republican Executive Committee of the ward. He is an Odd Fellow and holds membership in Bay State Lodge and Palestine Commandery of Lynn, and is a member of Lafayette Lodge, Mount Horeb Royal Arch Chapter, of Manchester, Edward A. Raymond Consistory, No. 32, and of Aleppo Temple, Mystic Shrine. Gust Foster, Republican, member of the Committee on Industrial School, has been prominently and actively identified with the material development of his sec- tion of Manchester for more than a quarter of a century. Gust Foster came from a rugged and resolute ancestry. He was born in Chichester, and spent his youth on the farm of his father. Mr. Foster received a training in the public schools of his native town first, and afterwards attended the academy at Pittsfield. On com- pleting his education he returned to the home farm, upon which he worked for several years and then removed to Pittsfield, and from the latter town to the Queen city. For more than a quarter of a century he has been a resident of Manciicster, and has devoted his time principally to real estate, and in this vocation has won merited success. The late Joshua L. Foster, journalist, who died recently at Dover, was a brother of Representative Foster, as was also I'rof. Daniel K. Foster, principal of the academy at Pittsfield for twenty-five years. Herbkut E. Richardson, Republican, Chairman of the Committee on Eiluca- tion, was born in Northfield, Vt., September 30, 1861. He was educated in tlie pub- lic schools of his native town, coming to Manchester in 1877, when he went to work in the Manchester Mills, and has remained in the emi)loyment of this corpo- ration ever since. Mr. Richardson has served on the School Board for two terms as a member from Ward 6, and has also represented the ward in the Legislature of 1899, where he was active as a member of the Committee on Education. He is a 180 NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 190L Mason, beint? a member of Lafayette Lodge, No. 41; Mt. Horeb Chapter, No. 11; Adoniram Council, No. 3; and Trinity Commandery, No. 1, Knights Templar. Mr. Richardson was Master of Lafayette Lodge from 1890 to 1892, and has also been Eminent Higli Priest of Mt. Horeb Royal Arch Chaptei-, Grand Lecturer and Dis- trict Deputy Grand Master for the Second Masonic District. He is at present State Grand Lecturer. He is a Universalist, and has been a regular attendant at the Universalist church in Manchester. He has always been an earnest and consistent Republican, and few men in Manchester have more friends or deserve more than Herbert E. Richardson. He is deeply interested in the cause of education. Smith Dodge, Republican, member of the Committee on Banks, from the sixth ward, is one of the best known business men in Manchester, and one of the wheelliorses of the Republican party, a man who never grows weary in the cause of Republicanism. He is a native of Newbury, Vt., where he was born in 1836. He was educated in the common sciiools of his native town. He early embarked in mercantile pursuits and kept a country store in Vermont. Twenty-five years ago he came to Manchester and engaged in tiie wiiolesale produce business. He is at present a member of the Common Council from Ward Six, represented it in the Leg- islature of 1893, serving on tiie Committee on Banks, and has been an active member of tlie Republican Executive Committee of his ward through several iiard- fouglit campaigns. He holds membership in the Masonic, Knights of Pythias, Ancient Order of United Workmen, American Meclianics, Daughters of Liberty, Royal Society of Good Fellows, and Patrons of Husbandry fraternities, and is a member of the Veteran Firemen. Vote of ward: Republicans, Charles I. Burrows, 673; Gust Foster, 012; Herbert E. Ricliardson, 675; Smitli Dodge, 647; Democrats, John J. Twomey, 410; Almus W. Morse, 489; Ira C. Hayes, 399; Adolphe Rivard, 379; Prohil)ition, John A. Grant, 10; Charles W. Brown, 10. Waki) 7. IlEHiiEHT A. Sali.s, Republican, member of the Committee on Labor, enjoys a distinction in the Legislature given to no otiier member from Manchester; he is the only Representative from his ward. Ward Seven is so small in the num- ber of its voters that it has a legislative strength no stronger than that of a ma- jority of the country towns. Mr. Sails is an overseer in the employ of tiie Manches- ter Mills, by which corporation lie has been employed since he came to Manchester in ISSI. He was then seventeen years old. Mr. Sails was born October 31, 1864, atStanstead, being the eldest son of Stephen and Frances Derrick Sails. He was educated at Bebee Plain Academy and also enjoyed a year's course at Stan- stead Wesleyan College. He cast his first vote in Ward Seven, and has always been a Republican in politics. Mr. Sails is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Vote of ward: Republican, Heibert A. Sails, 239. Waui) 8. Addi.i'ii BAUKK.VFitKU.VD, R(!i)ul)li('ati, member of the Committee on Mileage, was born at Kllingen, Bavaria, January 15, 18()0, and educated in the public schools of his native town. At the age of eighteen he began work in journalism in Munich, then three years later he entered the Bavarian army and served the iirescrihed course. In 1884 Mr. Bauernfreund went to Australia and engaged in newspaper work, remaining several years. After wide and various wanderings as a traveler, he came to America in 1888, and to Manchester in 1893. Although actively engaged NEW HA.MPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 181 in business, he finds time to act as correspondent for several prominent journals. Few members of the Legislature can point to a more interesting experience in life than the genial Representative from Ward Eight. In social life he is active, and in the secret organizations he takes a leading part, being a member of the Manches- ter Turuverein, the Bavarian Relief Society, the Schiller Lodge, No. 9, Sons of Hermann, in which he is Grand Y. P. Edward M. Bryant, Republican, member of the Committee on Insurance, while making his debut in politics, is well known throughout the state as a busi- ness man. From being actively connected with the introduction of the first telephones in Manchester, nearly a quarter of a century ago, he has followed the development of the telephone and general electric business to its present important state and is to-day one of the most prominent electricians in New Hampshire. Mr. Bryant was a Manchester boy, and was born in the ward where he now resides, January 1.5, 1854. He was educated in the public schools of Manchester and at Phillips-Andover Academy, and in early life followed the vocation of a telegrapher. He was working as an operator in the office of the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company in Manchester when Prof. Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor and patentee, came to Manchester and gave an exhibition in Smyth's hall in 1S77. Mr. Bryant was one of the leaders in telephone development, working in Lowell, Colorado, and elsewhere. He has been one of the managers in the Westlnghouse Electric Co., and, in 1891, he went into business in Manchester under the name of E. M. Bryant & Co., Electrical Supplies. Mr. Bryant is a member of Rock Rimmon Lodge, Knights of Pythias, the Man- chester Institute, and the Board of Trade. Until he was nominated by the Republicans of Ward Eight for Representative this fall, he had never been a candi- date for public office. Horatio Frado, member of the Committee on Asylum for the Insane, was* born in Cornwall, England, May 17, 1832. In 1849 he came to America and set- tled in Boston, finding employment at his trade as brass founder. About five years later, in 1854, he came to Manchester and opened a hat and cap store in the Merrimack block, at that time one of the few brick business structures in the new city. Four years afterwards he went into the grocery business with James A. Stearns. He is to-day the oldest grocer in Manchester, and is still active in su- perintending his affairs. He has always been a Republican. He was Overseer of the Poor in 18(33-64, Assessor during the three years following, Alderman for three years. Member of the House of Representatives in 1872-73, Member of the last State Constitutional Convention and State Senator in 1889-'90. In the Senate he served on the Committee on Fisheries, Roads and Bridges, Labor, and other matters. Mr. Fradd is a member of the Royal Arcanum, Uncanoonuc Lodge of Odd Fellows, and the Manchester Board of Trade. James E. McDonough, Republican, member of the Committee on Mileage, is- not only one of the most popular young men in his district, but he is one of the best-known drug clerks in Manchester. In his twelve years' experience in the trade he has been employed for periods in different sections of Manchester, and in each place has built up an acquaintance that developed a wide circle of lasting friends. Mr. McDonough was born in Derby, England, March G, 1872, and came to Manchester in 1873. He was educated in the public schools, and twelve years ago started in to learn the druggist's trade. He remained six years, passing his examinations and receiving tlie certificate of a registered druggist from the State Board of Pharmacy in 1892. Tliat his qualifications were of the best was proven by his appointment some three years ago as Monitor of the State Board of Phar- macy, a i)Osition wiiicli he still holds. 182 A SOUVENIE OF Mr. McDonough has been active in the politics of liis ward since he was old enough to vote. He was Vice-President of the Ward Eight Republican Association in 1898-1900, and was one of the promoters of the Young Men's Kepublican Club of Ward Eight. He had the endorsement of the club as a candidate for Representa- tive, and the flattering vote he received was a proof of his popularity throughout the ward. He is a member of Concord Council, Knights of Columbus, Manchester Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Court Granite State, For- esters of America. George Ai.len Putnam, Republican, member of the Committee on Labor, was born in Goffstown, June 3, 1869, and lived in that town until 1878, when his family moved to Derry. He attended the public schools of Gott'stown and Derry, and graduated from Pinkerton Academy in the latter town. In 1885 he came to Man- chester and went to work at the shoemaker's trade, a vocation which he followed until about six years ago. He was employed at Kimball Brothers' shop in Man- chester, and later worked at his trade in Derry, Haverhill, and Lynn, Mass. In 1891 he returned to Manchester and went to work for Crafts d- Green and remained with the firm until he left tlie trade some six years ago to go into the real estate and insurance business, at which he has since been engaged. By untir- ing energy and conscientious work he has built up an excellent business. He has built a number of houses in W^est :Manchester and has sold a good many farms in different parts of the state, while his general business has been of a prosperous nature. Mr. Putnam has always been a Republican and has taken an active part in poli- tics. He has been a member of the Ward Committee eight years and was Vice- President of the Ward Club six years, acting as President a good deal of the time. He was Ward Clerk in 189()-'98. He has always shown a warm interest in his ward and city. Mr. Putnam is Noble Grand of Uncanoonuc Lodge of Odd Fellows, and a Past Master of Amoskeag Grange, P. of H., the largest Grange in the state. He is also a member of Sunset Council, O. U. A. M., and of the Manchester Board of Trade. He is an attendant at the South Congregational church. Vote of ward: Republicans, Adolph Bauer nfreund, .598; Edward M. Bryant, 637; Horatio Fradd, 631; James E. McDonough, 626; George Allen Putnam, 620; Democrats, Arthur W. Dinsmore, 533; Victor Sansoucie, 465; John F. Donnelly, 429; Christian L. Wolf, 4r.9; John G. Welpley, 451. Waud 9. Xazaire E. BiiiON, Republican, member of the Committee on Insurance, was born in Manchester, September 5, 1873. He first attended the Lowell Street School until the St. Augustine Parochial School was opened, when he entered there and went through its .several grades. He next attended the Commercial College at Labaie du Febvre, P. Q., for a year, and, returning to Manchester, studied two years at St. Mary's Parochial School. Following this he took a classical course at the St. Hyacinthe College in Quebec and graduated with the degree of Laval University. Two years ago he entered the bakery business with his father and brother, under the firm name of T. G. Biron «fr Sons, and was thus engaged until last September, when he began the study of dentistry with Dr. A. J. Sawyer of the Kennard. Mr. Biron is very popular in French society circles and his presence is always welcomed at the leading social events. He is serving his second term as President of the Cercle Nationale and is a member of Court St. Joseph, A. C. A., of which be was the first Secretary. NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 183 William Marcotte, Republican, member of tlie Committees on Liquor Laws and Military Affairs, was born in Danville, P. Q., February 24, 1860, and was edu- cated in private schools. On April 30, lS7o, he moved to Rochester, N. H., where he resided over ten j^ears. He worked at various trades while a young man and finally entered the dry goods store of I. Salinger, now Salinger Brothers, and was employed there as a salesman about three years. He left Rochester to accept a jiosition as salesman in a dry goods store of N. Wimphimer at Somersworth, and after three years' service he went into business for himself in the clothing trade. In 1890 he sold out his Somersworth store, and, moving to Manchester, opened a clothing store. Colonel Marcotte is prominent socially and is connected with many of the lead- ing organizations of the city. He is a member of the Amoskeag Veterans, Golden Rule Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Court Lafontaine, Independent Order of Forest- ers, the Artisans Cauadiens-Francais, the Club Jolliet, the Cercle Nationale, the French- American Board of Trade, and the Manchester Board of Trade. He is also a member of the Dover Lodge of Elks and an associate member of Capt. Joseph Freschl Post, G. A. R. In 1894 Alderman Marcotte left his old party on the silver and tariff issues and took his place under the Republican standard, where he has been an earnest worker since. He exerted his influence for the Republican cause that fall, and in 1898 was made a member of the Republican Ward Committee. His services were recognized by his party, and upon the inauguration of Governor Rollins he was appointed an aide on his official staff, his commission dating from January 5, 1899. In the House of 1889, Mr. Marcotte was a Representative from Somersworth. Patrick D. Lynch, Republican, member of the Committee on Liquor Laws, was born in Ireland in 1859, where he was educated. Coming to America in 1876, he resided for some time in Massachusetts before moving to Manchester. He re- turned to the old country in 189."), and visited England and France as well. Eugene Quirin, Republican, member of the Committee on Appropriations, was born in Alsace-Lorraine, April 1, 1S65. He was educated in the public schools there, and as the country went from the French to the German empire, as the result of the Franco-Prussian war, during his boyhood, he had the rather novel experience of receiving part of his education under the school system of each government. He came to this country in 1883, and came direct to Manches- ter to work for his brother. He then went into business for himself and has been most successful, having one of the largest grocery and provision establishments in the Queen city. Mr. Quirin is a favorite in .society and in the secret orders with which he is con- nected. He is President of L' Union St. Pierre, a member of the Court Lafon- taine, Independent Order of Foresters, the American Kranken Verein, the Manchester Turnverein, the German School Society, the Jolliet Club, the Cercle Nationale, the Manchester Board of Trade, the Franco-American Chamber of Commerce of New England, and other organizations. la 1896 he was chosen Selectman. Reiniiard Hecker, Republican, member of the Committee on Liquor Laws, was born in the town of Glauhau, in Saxony, Germany, December 21, 1862. He was educated in the public schools, and after graduating at the age of fourteen he spent three years learning the trade of a cotton dyer. At the completion of his apprenticeship he worked some six months or so at liis trade and then left his native land for America. He landed in New York, September 14, 1881, alone. Some one told him of the big cotton mills in Manchester, N. II., and hopeless of finding 184 A SOUVENIR OF employment nearer, he journeyed to that city. He secured a position at once in the Araoskeag dyehouse and worked there for three years, but the work and con- finement injured his healtli and lie was compelled to seek something outside. He secured a position in the grocery store of Edward Sclieer & Co., where he was employed two years, and afterwards worked two years in a similar position for Henry Weber. Twelve years ago, having thoroughly mastered the business, he started in for himself. He met with unusual success in his venture and his business has increased so greatly that five years ago he built the block on Doug- las street, beside the West Side concert hall, which he now occupies. He is doing an extensive business in the grocery and provision trade and also conducts a large boarding-house on Adams street and is the owner of other profitable property. Mr. Hecker occupies a prominent position in the leading German societies. He became a member of the leading Manchester Turnverein soon after coming to Manchester, and after working up through all the chairs, he served three terms as President of the society. He is a member of the German Workingmen's Relief Society and has passed through all the chairs in that organization. Seven years ago he started the Beethoven Maennerchor and has been its president from the date of its institution. He is a member of the Harugari Club, the Barbarossa Lodge, the German School Society, and Schiller Lodge, Sons of Herman. In the latter order he was Grand President of Massachusetts and New Hampshire two years ago, and was National Delegate to the National Meeting at New Ulm, Minn. Mr. Hecker is also a member of Security Lodge, A. O. U. W. In politics he has been active for many years. He is president of the German Republican Club of Ward Nine and is a member of the Republican Executive Committee of the same ward. Augustus Fii.iox, Republican, member of the Committee on the Asylum for the Insane, was born at St. Cyprien, Napierville county. Province of Quebec, March 15, 1848. He came to Concord when twenty-four years of ago and found employment with the Abbot-Downing Company, the world-famed carriage manufacturers, where he remained several years. He came to Manchester in 1880, and embarked in business for himself. His factory on Fourth street. West Manchester, turns out all kinds of wagons and sleighs, and the repair department does extensive work. Mr. Filion has been among the most active Republicans of his district. He was one of the organizers and leaders of the old Tom Reed Club, and became a char- ter member of its successor, the Tippecanoe Club. He was a member of the Republican Ward Committee eight years, retiring last year, and he has always been ready to do his share for the advancement of Republicanism. In 1S90, Mr. Filion was elected Representative from Ward Eight. Mr. Filion was the " if enti- tled " candidate and was given the seat. lie was a member of the Committee on County Affairs. He was nominated for the common council in 1890, and elected over the opposition though the ward was at that time Democratic. Mr. Filion is a member of the Amoskeag Veterans, Manesquoi Tribe of Red Men, Security Lodge, No. 8, A. O, U. W.. Court St. Augustine, A. C. A., the St. Jean Baptiste Society, and the Manchester Board of Trade, and is a Past Chancellor and the present Master of F^xchequer of Golden Rule Lodge, Knights of Pythias. ALitEiiT Mo.NTfiOMEKY. Re]uiblican, member of the Committee on State Prison, was born, August 11, IS.'jl, in Warner. He received his education in the district schools of Hopkinton, followed by a course at Contoocook Academy. At the age of eighteen he went to California for a year's Tisit and returning started in to learn the painter's trade in the i>aint shop of the Concord Railroad at Concord. NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 185 He remained with the road four years and then went to Brooklyn, X. T., where he worked a year at his trade. In 1874 he moved to Manchester and secured the position of foreman in the paint shop of the old Langdon mills, where he remained about four years when he entered the employ of the Amoskeag mills, starting at the bottom and learning the business so well that for the past twelve years he has been one of its overseers. Mr. Montgomery is a member of Lafayette Lodge of Masons, Mt. Horeb Commandery, Adoniram Council, and the Red Men. Vote of ward: Nazaire E. Biron, 599, William Marcotte, 600, Patrick D. Lynch, 600, Eugene Quirin, 630, Reinhardt Hecker, 618, August Filion, 594, Albert Mont- gomery, 582, Republicans; Bruno R. Desrosiers, 441, Joseph A. Boivin, 448, Joseph Lariviere, 4.J5, Patrick Costello, 460, James Collins, 464, Hugh Lynch, 477, Oscar Knoettner, 474, Democrats. Ward 10. Daniel Allex, Republican, member of the Committee on Public Health. [See Addenda.] Alexis F. Bissox, Republican, member of the Committee on State Prison, is a native of St. Urbain Premier, Canada, his birthday being January 1, 1868. He received a fine education at St. Reins, a well-known Jesuit school, then he at- tended St. Mary's College, graduating with high honors. He then took a course in philosophy at the Grand Seminary, Montreal. Moving to Manchester he studied law and was admitted to practice. He is also engaged very successfully in the real estate business. He is a member of the Board of Trade. Mr. Bisson is Sec- retary of the Republican Ward Club and also of the Young Men's Republican Club. He is a member of the Circle Champlain of Suncook, Queen City Tent of the Order of Maccabees of the World, Societie St. Jean Baptiste and Societie des Artisans Canadiens of Montreal, of which society he was formerly a director. He is a regular attendant at the new church of St. Anthony of Padua, in East Man- chester, and a very influential member. Albert A. Ainsworth, Republican, member of the Committee on Agricultu- ral College, was born at East Randolph, Vt., February 28, 1840, and came from fine old Revolutionary stock. He received an education in the schools of Ran- dolph and at Colchester Academy. Until about his twenty-fifth year Mr. Ains- worth remained on the farm, and in 1862, he entered upon a mercantile life at East Randolph, where for eight years he carried on a successful business. Mr. Ainsworth moved to Manchester and engaged in the grocery business. AVard Six honored Mr. Ainswortli by electing him a Selectman in 1882-'8o, and a member of the common council of 1884-'85. Mr. Ainsworth was a charter member and is one of the directors of the Manchester Shoe Company, which erected the first brick building in Manchester for the exclusive use of a shoe manufactory. That act of wisdom on the part of far-seeing Manchester men was the beginning of East Manchester's substantial boom and long continued i)r()sperity. Representa- tive Ainsworth is an attendant at the Free Baptist church on Merrimack street. He is also a member of Derryfield Grange, Patrons of Husbandry. John Potter, Republican, member of the Committee on County Affairs, is a native of Eastport, Me., where he was born April 11, 1850. He was educated in tlie schools of his native town and remained there until seventeen years of age, when he removed to Lowell, Mass., and mastered the art of printing, which he had begun to learn while a boy at Eastport. For twenty years he remained in Lowell, being employed in the offices of Tlie Mail and Vox Populi, in both of 186 A SOUVENIR OF wliich offices he was foremau. During the last eleven years he has been a resi- dent of Manchester, and for several years was in the employ of The Mirror as superintendent of the press room. Mr. Potter holds membership in the Ancient Order of United Workmen, but has no other secret society athliations. Vote of ward: Daniel Allen, 435, Alexis F. Bisson, 424, Albert A. Ainsworth, 43G, John Potter, 454, Piepublicans; Rufiis G. L. Tilton, 360, Charles Robitaille, 349, Lee H. Dunbar, 373, Peter Laraba, 323. MARLBOROUGH. Clinton (Jollins, Republican, Chairman of Committee on Insurance, is a native of the town of Marlborough, having been born on May 29, 1858. He was educated in the public schools and in Westbrook Seminary, Deering, Me. For six years before attaining his majority he was a clerk in his native town. From there he was engaged in railway construction work on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad. Since 1879, he has resided in Marlborough where he has car- ried on a general merchandise business, and at the present time he is a furniture dealer, undertaker, and licensed embalnier. Mr. Collins is well-known in secret orders. He is a member of Social Friends Lodge of Masons, Pasquoig Lodge, No. 50, I. O. O. F., Monadnock Encampment, No. 10, I. O. O. F., Harmony Rebekah Lodge, No. 16, I. O. O. F. He is Past Grand Master and Past Grand Representa- tive of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, I. O. O. F. For five years Mr. Col- lins was Moderator of his town. He is a member of the Universalist church. Vote of town: Clinton Collins, Republican, 150; Fred E. Adams, Democrat, 108. MA PLOW. Daniel Wkbster Howe, Republican, member of Committee on Towns, was born at Newport, October 20, 1837, and received his education in the schools of that town. Mr. Howe enlisted in Company K, 9tli New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, August 6, 1862. He took part in the battles of South Mountain, Antie- tam, Fredericksburg, and was in the siege of Vicksburg. He was there taken sick and sent to a hospital at Camp Dennison, Ohio, then transferred to Co. F, 17th Regular Veteran Reserve Corps, stationed at Indianapolis, and i^romoted to First Sergeant of that company. Here he remained on duty luitil the close of the war. Mr. Howe has held many town offices. He has been Road Agent, Overseer of the Poor, and a member of the Board of Selectmen for several terms. He was a charter member of Excelsior Grange and has held the offices of Lecturer, Over- seer, and Master. He is Commander of Henry II. Stevens Post, No. 86, G. A. R. He follows the occupation of a farmer. Vote of town: Daniel W. Howe, Republican, 80; Leander B. Huntley, Demo- crat, 54. MASON. Alueijt B. Eaton, Republican, member of Committee on Public Improvements, was born in Lunenburg, Mass., April 10, 1S52, and was educated in that town and Townsend. His father's death when he was ten years of age made it necessary for him to look out for himself, and his education was necessarily limited. His occu- pation is that of a farmer and harness maker. He also is a repairer of bicycles. For three years he was Road Agent, for nine years a member of the Board of Ed- ucation. He has also held the oflice of Trustee of school funds. Police Officer and a Justice of the Peace. Mr. Eaton is a member of Souhegan Lodge, No. 67, A. F. and A. M., Cliaplain Watatic Lodge, No. 20, A. O. U. W., Master Workman and Past Master Workman Golden Rod Commandery, No. 459, U. O. ('•. C, Finan- NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 187 cial Keeper of Records, Noble Commander, Keeper of Records, Past Noble Com- mander. He lias been Chaplain, Overseer, Master and Past Master of Fruitdale Grange, No. 166. He is also a member of Hillsborouoli Pomona and State and National Grange. He has been an active member of the Baptist church for twenty years, holding many pt)sitions of trust. Vote of town: Albert B. Eaton, Republican, 66; Jason Russell, 22, Charles B. Goodwin, 10, Democrats. MEREDITH. Nathan G. PIvUm.mer, Republican, member of Committee on Appropriations, was born in Meredith, February 6, 1841, and educated in the town schools. Mr. Plummer carries on the occupation of farming and lumbering. He served three years in the War of the Rebellion, enlisting on the 14th of August, 1862, and being discharged on the 21st of June, 1865. He has been Supervisor six years. Collector of the town three years, Surveyor of Wood and Lumber, and a member of the Board of Health. He is a member of the Masonic oider, and of the G. A. R. Vote of town: Nathan G. Plummer, Republican, 310; William H. Brown, Dem- ocrat, 171. MERRIMACK. William P. Melvin, Democrat, member of Committee on Agricultural College, was born in Londonderry on the 21st of April, 1837. He was educated in the town schools. Mr. Melvin's occupation is farming and lumbering. He has served his town on the Board of Selectmen four years, two of which he was chairman. He was a charter member of Thornton Grange, No. 31, of which he has been Steward one year and Treasurer three. Mr. Melvin is a staunch Democrat and has been from boyhood. Vote of town: Everett E. Parker, Republican, 138; William P. Melvin, Dem- ocrat, 162. MIDDLETON.— Not Represented. MILAN. Leonard K. Phipps, Republican, member of Committees on Mileage and State Prison, was educated in the public schools of his native town. Mr. Phipi^s is a farmer. He is a member of the Masonic order, of the Chapter and Commandery. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Vote of town: Leonard K. Phipps, Republican, 157; John W. Martin, Dem- ocrat, 49. MILFORD. Emri C. Hutchinson, Republican, Chairman of the Committee on Agricultural College, was born in Milford, July 31, 1849, and educated in the schools of that town. Born on the ancestral farm where he now resides, his life has been that of a progressive and intelligent farmer. Mr. Hutchinson was a member of the first class graduated from the New Hampshire Agricultural College, in Hanover. He has been a leader in agricultural interests for many years, and was and is inter- ested in promoting the influence of the Grange. He was a charter member of Granite Grange of Milford and subsequently its Master. No man has worked harder or more acceptably for the Grange than Mr. Hutchinson, and no member is more widely known among the farmers of the state. He has served as Assistant Steward and Steward one term each. In 1891 he was elected Secretary of the State Grange and has since been successively reelected. Since the organization 188 A SOUVENIR OF of the New Hampshire Grange Mutual Fire Insurance Company, in 1889, he has 'been its efficient Secretary. In religion Mr. Hutchinson is a Unitarian. Edgar I. Kendai.i., Republican, member of Committee on Revision of Statutes, •was born at Mont Vernon on the 11th of April, 1868. He was educated at McCol- Jora Institute, graduating in the class of 1SS6. This education was supplemented by one year at the Boston University Law School, and he was admitted to the bar ■in 1893, and is now practising his profession with an office in Milford. Mr. Keu- tlall has been a member of the School Board. He is a Past Grand of Custos Morum Lodge, No. 42, I. O. O. F., Senior Warden of Benevolent Lodge, No. 7, A. F. and A. M. Frederick W, Sawyer, Republican, member of Committee on Banks, was born in Milford, April 16, 1862. His education was received in the town schools of Mil- ford, district and high, and the Chauncey Hall School of Boston. Mr. Sawyer is cashier of the Souhegan National Bank of Milford. He has held the office of Water Commissioner for five years, and since 1898 has been Treasurer of his town. He has been Past Master of Benevolent Lodge, A. F. and A. M. ; Past High Priest of King Solomon Royal Arch Chapter,Milford; a member of Israel Hunt Council, and St. George's Commandery, Knights Templar, and at the present time is Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. Mr. Sawyer is an honorary member of the Massachusetts National Bank Cashiers' Association. He is a mem- ber of the First Congregational church in Milford. Vote of town: Republicans, Emri C. Hutchinson, 488, Edgar I. Kendall, 516, Frederick W. Sawyer, 534; Democrats, William S. Keith, 195, Alva A. Simonds, 187, Joseph W. Finerty, 174. MILTON. Malcom a. H. Hart, Republican, Chairman of Committee on Normal School, was born on the 2Sth of December, 1861, in the town which he represents in the session of the Legislature of 1901. His education was received in the public schools and at Berwick Academy, Maine. Choosing the profession of medicine for his life-work, he took a preliminary course of lectures at the Bowdoin Medical College, and graduated in 1888, from the University of the City of New York. Dr. Hart enjoys one of the largest practices in Strafford county, and is widely known as a most able physician. He has never been in any sense active in politics, and until tiiis fall has never sought public office. He has been a member of the local Board of Health for eight years. Dr. Hart is a member of the following secret orders: I. O. O. F., Grange, Red Men, and A. O. U. W. He has passed the chairs of the Red Men, and of the A. O. U. W. He is a member of the Baptist church. Vote of town: Malcom A. H. Hart, Republican, 267; Hazen Plummer, Dem- ocrat, 136. MONROE. Daniel R. Gilchrist, Republican, member of Committee on Elections, was iborn at Barnet, Vermont, in 1844. His education was received in the schools of Mclndoe's Falls, Vermont. Mr. Gilchrist served in the War of tlie Rebellion four years. He was in the Third Vermont Volunteers, Company H. At the Battle of the Wilderness, May 5, 18()4, he was severely wounded, and two days later, on the field, had liis leg amputated at the thigii. Six weeks later, in Wasiiington, he had to undergo anotiier amputation. Mr. Gilchrist follows the occupation of a farmer. ■In town offices he has held that of Selectman. In the summer of 1900 he was Census Enumerator for the towns of Monroe and Lyman. He is Commander of NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 189 Post 49, G. A. R., Master of Monroe Grange, and a member of Connecticut River Lodge, I. O. O. F. Vote of town: Daniel R. Gilclnist, Republican, S3; Larkin M. Rice, 7, Oscar Frazer, 52, Democrats. MONT VERNON. Charles H. Raymond, Republican, member of Committee on Agriculture, was born at Mont Vernon on the 21st of February, 1846. He was educated in the town schools and at Appleton Academy, now the McCollom Institute. Mr. Raymond follows the occupation of farming and carries on an extensive milk business for the Boston market. He has been Tax Collector, Selectman for ten years, being at the present time chairman of the board, and Overseer of the Poor. He is also one of the Trustees of McCollom Institute. He was one of the charter members of Prospect Grange, and its first Treasurer. He has also served as Master for one year. His post-office address is Milford. Vote of town: Charles H.Raymond, Republican, 73; Franklin Marden, Dem- ocrat, 53. MOULTONBOROUGH. James E. French, Republican, Chairman of the Committee on Railroads, was born at Tuftonborough, February 27, 1845. Wiien he was six years of age his family moved to Moultonborough, and Mr. French has since resided there. He was edu- cated in the common schools and at the Tilton Seminary. After leaving school, he was employed as a clerk in various towns for five years. In 1869 he opened a store for himself in Moultonborough, and continued in business until 1884. He served as Postmaster from 1873-84. He was Railroad Commissioner from 1878-83. He was sent to the General Court as a Representative in 1878-79. In 1882 he was appointed Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue, and served four years. In 1887 he was a member of the State Senate. In 1889 he was appointed Collector of Internal Revenue for the district covering the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, and held this position until his successor was appointed under the Cleveland administration. During the session of 1897 Mr. French was Chairman of the Committee on Claims, and a member of the Committee on Railroads, and again in 1899, he was Chairman of the Committee on Railroads. Vote of town: James E. French, 205. NASHUA. Ward 1. Charles W. Hoitt, Republican, member of the Committees on the Judiciary and on Rules, was born in the town of Newmarket, October 26, 1847, and lived there until 1855, when his parents removed to Dover. He is essentially a self-made man for, since the time he left school at the age of thirteen years, he has earned his own living. His preparation for college was obtained through a private tutor at the old Franklin Academy in Dover. In 1867 he entered Dartmouth College, and, working his way through that institution, was graduated with the class of 1871. The fall after his graduation he entered the law office of Samuel M. Wheeler of Dover, and read law with him until August, 1872, when he came to Nashua to accept the position of Master of the Mt. Pleasant School. This position he held until the fall of 1874, when he was elected teacher in the Lincoln School in South Boston. He taught there until early in the winter of 1875, at which time he returned to Nashua and entered the law office of the late Gen. A. F. Stevens and Judge Edward 190 A SOUVENIR OF L. Parker. There he completed his preparation for tlie practice of law, being ad- mitted to the New Hampshire Bar in 1S77. Since that time he has practised his profession continuously in Nashua. .Judge Iloitt has been honored by many offices of trust, both elective and ap- pointive, and has always been a staunch Republican. He was Engrossing Clerk of the New Hampshire Legislature in 1872-'73, and was an active member of the last Constitutional Convention. He was chosen City Solicitor in 1884, and held the office four years, and, April 2.5, 1889, he was appointed Police Justice of Nashua. He was a member of the Board of Education for nine years, and has been Presi- dent of the Board of Trustees of Edgewood Cemetery since the board was organized, and is President of the Board of Park Commissioners of the city. Judge Hoitt is a Knight Templar, a member of the Mystic Shrine, an Odd Fel- low, an Elk, and a Red Man, having been Great Sachem of the state in the latter organization. He is a life member of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and is the leading amateur tlorist in his section of New England, and is President of the Nashua Poidtry and Pet Stock Association. Edwin D. Flandehs, Republican, member of the Committee on Normal Scliool, was born at Alton in 18.58. He lived in that town until eighteen years of age, at- tending the public schools. At this time he went to Laconia and learned the trade of blacksmith, working there for six years. He next went to Salem, Mass., and worked for two years in the wholesale meat trade. In 1883 he secured a posi- tion in the railroad shop in Nashua as blacksmith and came there, working for two years, after which he entered the meat and provision business in 1885 on Canal street and afterward on Factory street. He later built the block where he is now located on West Pearl street. lie served in the Common Council in 1897-98, and as Alderman for 1899 and 1900, Always a Republican, tlie same integrity which has characterized the business career of Mr. Flanders has also attended his official life, much to the good of the city. Vote of ward: Republicans, Charles W. Hoitt, .363, Edwin D. Flanders, 407; Democrats, William W. Goodwin, 148, George A. Ashley, 120. Ward 2. George E. Eaton, Republican, member of Committee on Public Improvements, is a native of Enfield, where he was born, November 16, 1855, and where he was educated. He resided there until 1875 when he moved to Nashua and became a valued clerk in the grocery store of Cotton ife Allton for a long period. After this he went into partnership with George B. Shattuck on Orange street, where he re- mained for three years and later withdrew^ from tiie iirm and entered the service of N. J. Allton, where he is at present. He has held office in both branches of the city government, a continuous service from 1895 to 1900. Heuman Ai5i$ott Osgood, Republican, member of Committee on County Allairs, is a native of Hyde Park, Mass., where he was born on the 4th of May, 1873. He was educated in tlie schools of Chicopee Falls, Mass., and at the Nashua High School. His occupation is that of freight cashier in the Boston & Maine Railroad. He has served his city in the Common Council two years, and in the Board of Aldermen two years, and has been a member of the City Finance Committee four years. Of secret orders he claims membership in the ln(k'i>endent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a member of the Bajjtist cliurch. Vote of ward: Republicans, George E. Eaton, 260, Herman A. Osgood, 263; Democrats, Ciiarles H. Moore, 137, Edward A. Terrell, 130. NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 190L 191 Ward 0. Michael H. Buckley, Democrat, member of Committee on Fisheries and Game, was born in Nashua, December 14, 1SG9, and received his education in the public schools and at St. Rose's Academy. Mr. Buckley is proprietor of a well- known cigar and tobacco store. He has served as Ward Clerk, on the Board of Aldermen, and as Councilman for two years. He belongs to the Knights of Colum- bus, and Court Nashua, Foresters of America. Thomas Ed-\vard Ingham, Democrat, member of Committee on Incorporations, was born on the 31st of .July, 1862, at Birstall, Yorkshire, England, and was edu- cated in the English public schools. Mr. Ingham is a wholesale provision dealer. He has held office in both branches of the City Government. He is a jnember of the following secret organizations: Rising Sun Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Meridian Sun Royal Arch Chapter, Israel Hunt Council of Masters, St. George's Command- ei-y, Knights Templar, and Granite Lodge, I. O. O. F. John a. Landry, Democrat, member of Committee on Public Improvements. Mr. Landry was born at St. Dennis in Canada in 1869, and received his early edu- cation in that country. He moved to Nashua in 1880, and is now one of the well- known merchants of that city. He worked for some time at the Stevens quarry, and in the Nashua mills, and finally embarked in the grocery business at his pres- ent location on Tolles street, where he has continued since. Mr. Landry was a member of the Common Council in 1897-98. He is a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, and the Society of St. Jean Baptiste. Vote of ward: Republicans, Fred O. Giddings, 175, Frank Robinson, 168, Henry Potry, 153; Democrats, Michael H. Buckley, 274, Thomas E. Ingham, 262, John A. Landry, 273. Ward 4. Charles Sargent Bussell, Democrat, member of Committee on Railroads. Mr. Bussell is a native of Holliston, Mass., where he was born, November 19, 1840. Since infancy he has lived in New Hampshire. For thirty years Mr. Bussell was an employe of the Jackson Company in Nashua, during the last of that period serving as Superintendent of weaving mill No. 3. He resigned in 1890, and was elected City Clerk. Mr. Bussell has for years been connected with the public press. For eighteen years he was Nashua con-espondent for the Associated Press and also for the Boston Globe. He has been editor and manager of the Nashua Gazette and also city editor. It naturally followed that Mr. Bussell should be a member of the Coon Club, and the Coon Club recognizes him as its Vice-President. Mr. Bussell, besides holding the office of City Clerk, has been Selectman and Mod- erator, member of the Board of Education, and Alderman. He is well known in the annals of the secret orders. He is a Free Mason, a member of the Royal Arch Chapter, Recorder of the Israel Hunt Council, Recorder of St. George's Com- mandery, a member of Aaron P. Hughes Lodge of Perfection, Oriental Council Princes of Jerusalem, St. George's Chapter, Rose Croix, and Edmund A. Raymond Consistory, thirty-second degree. Mr. Bussell was a delegate to the late Kansas City Convention. Vote of ward: William D. Swart, Republican, 140; Charles S. Bussell, Demo- crat, 147. Ward 5. Patrick B. Gaffney, Democrat, member of Committee on Retrenchment and Reform, was born in Roscommon county, Ireland, in 1842, and was educated in the public schools of that country. He came to the United States when he was twenty- 192 A SOUVENIR OF four years of age and went to Nashua, where he entered the employ of the Nashua Steel & Iron Company, remaining twelve years. Then going into business for himself he has established one of the largest grocery stores in the city of Nashua. Mr. Gaffney has been a member of the Common Council and an Alder- man. Vote of ward: Francis Long, Republican, 98; Patrick B. Gaffney, Democrat, 126. Ward (J. James H. Moore, Democrat, member of the Committee on Soldiers' Home, was born May 2.5, 1848, at Hooksett. When he was four years of age, in 1852, after his father had met a sad death by drowning, his widowed mother moved to Nashua. There he had the advantages of the public schools in acquiring an education. Being of a musical turn, he early became an expert on the snare drum, and was made a member of the old Nashua Band at the age of fourteen. The band enlisted in the Army of the Potomac, and young James went with it. He served its entire enlistment, and was mustered ovit June 10, 1865. From that day to the present, his musical abilities have been called into constant requisition, and he has been identilied with the best bands of Nashua. Arriving home, he entered the employ of the Nashua Lock f'ompany, and was a workman and foreman for twenty-live years, with the exception of two seasons, when he was on the road with the Barnum circus. After leaving the Lock company, he started a rej^air business for himself at his home on Chestnut street, where he may be found at the present time. Mr. Moore was elected Alderman for the term of 1899-1900. He is a member of the Foresters of America and of the G. A. R., and attends the Universalist church. Vote of ward: Edward H. Wason, Republican, 138; James H. Moore, Demo- crat, 139. Ward 7. Horace W^. Page, Republican, member of Committee on Asylum for the Insane, was born in Keesville, N. Y., December 29, 1857, and was educated there and at the Troy Business College, graduating in 1874. He was in the grocery and provision business for three years and for a longer time Superintendent of the Ausable Horse Nail Company's rolling mills in Keesville. He came to Nasiiua in 1889, and has been employed as clerk in the freiglit depot since. Mr. Page became prominent in his ward and was elected Selectman in 1893-'94, Councilman in 1895-'96, was an Alderman in 1897-'98, and will serve again in the Council. He has before been a member of the House of Representatives. He is closely connected with the Crown Hill Baptist church, and is now President and has been Secretary of the Y. P. S. C. E. Justin E. Hill, Republican, member of Committee on Town's, was born at Hudson, June 28, 1844, and was educated there and at Crosby Academy, Nashua. He served on the Board of Supervisors two years, and was a member of the House of Representatives in 1S81, and Census Enumerator in 1890. He has since served in the Common Council for two years, 1894-'95-'96, and has been in the Board of Aldermen for two years. At present he is in the wood and coal business under the firm name of Stearns ct Hill. He has been a member of Granite Lodge, I. O. O. F., for over tiiirty years, and is a member of tlie Hill Family Gen- ealogical and Historical Society incorporated in Massachusetts in 1894, he having descended from a well-known English branch. lie attends church at the Arling- ton-Street M. E. church. Charles W. Stevens, Republican, Chairman of Committee on Industrial School. General Stevens is a native of Cavendish, Vt., where he was born, No- NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 193 vember IS, 1844. His childhood was spent in his native town and at Francestown, coming to Nashua in 1850, where he has since resided. He was educated in the public schools of Nashua, Francestown Academy, and Bryant tt Strattou Business College in Boston. His occupation through life has been that of a stone mason and contractor. He controls large quarries in Milford and in Nashua, and is the head of the Stevens Granite Company of the former place. He is a Director in the Nashua Building & Loan Association and in the Board of Trade. During the Civil War he was Quartermaster Sergeant of Com^jany H, First New Hampshire Cavalry, and has been a non-commissioned officer on the staff of the Second Reg- iment of the N. H. N. G. He was a member of Gov. Hiram A. Tuttle's staff. He has represented his ward in the Common Council and in the Legislature of 1885, and was five years a member of the Board of Education. In 1888 he was Chairman of the Republican City Committee and has been several times urged to stand as a candidate for mayor. He was appointed by both Governors Goodell and Tuttle on the Board of Managers of the Soldiers' Home of Tilton. He was State Senator for the twentieth district in 1895-'9G. In all these offices he has served his constituents with fidelity and credit to himself. He is a member of Rising Sun Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Granite Lodge, I. O. O. F., Nashua Lodge, K. of P., a Past Commander of John G. Foster Post, G. A. R., City Guards Club, and New Hampshire Club. Mr. Stevens is an attendant at Pilgrim Congregational church. Vote of ward: Republicans, Horace W. Page, 430, .Justin E. Hill, 428, Charles W. Stevens, 417; Democrats, Ira H. Proctor, 334, Daniel F. Runnells, 326, David A. Gregg, 299. Ward 8. Albert Shedd, Republican, member of the Committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals, was born at Billerica, Mass, January 29, 1838. The family moved to Hollis when he was eight years of age and he attended the public and high schools, after which he followed lumbering and farming until he was twenty-hve years of age, when he became a resident of Nashua and was employed by E. P. Brown & Co. He entered into partnership with F. D. Cook in the lumber business in 1879, and continued in the firm until 1898, when he retired. He was Superintendent of Streets for the years 18G6-'67-'(39 and 1871-75, Coun- cilman from Ward Seven, 1873-74, Representative in 1879, and Alderman for two years. He is President of the F. D. Cook Lumber Company, Director of the People's Building & Loan Association, President of the Board of Trustees of Woodlawn Cemetery, and Director in the Second National Bank. He is a Mason of the thirty-second degree, a member of Peunichuck Lodge, I. O. O. F., and Evening Star Lodge, K. of P. He is a member of Pilgrim church. Fred C. Anderson, Republican, member of the Committee on Incorporations, was born in Loudon, N. IL, August 24, 1857. Mr. Anderson received his educa- tion in the common schools of his native town. He is in the shoe business, being connected with Estabrook & Anderson's large shoe manufactory. He was a mem- ber of the Common Council for several years and was President of that body in 1886. He was elected to the Board of Aldermen for 1894 and reelected for 1895 and 1896. He is an Odd Fellow, a member of the Pilgrim Fathers, and of tiie City Guards Veteran Association. Albert T. Tyler, Republican, Chairman of the Committee on Retrenchment and Reform, was born in Lyme, December 27, 1848. He was educated in the com- mon schools of his native town and resided there until 1870, when he moved to 194 A SOUVENIR OF Manchester. Then he worked for W. W. Hubbard until 1873, when he went to Lawrence, Mass., and remained one year. Returning to Manchester, he stopped in that city for the next two years, then going to Nashua in the spring of 1876. He has since been a resident of that city. Mr. Tyler is by trade a wood turner. He first worked (in Nashua) for Gregg ct Son. After that he was em- ployed at J. M. Fletchers Novelty Works. When business became dull, he left there and went to work for Charles Dubois on Crown Hill. When he left Mr. Dubois he worked for H. A. Holt at the Vine street shop until that was burned in 1887. He then entered the employ of Cross tt Tolles, for whom he still works. In January, 1891, Mr. Tyler was elected Deputy Marshal. He resigned that office two months later. When in Manchester Mr. Tyler was a member of the N. H. N. G., in the company known as the Strone Rifles. Mr. Tyler was a member of the Common Council from AYard Eight in 1894, and was elected to the Board of Alder- men from the same ward for 1895-'96. He is a member of Nashua Lodge, No. 5, K. of P., also of the Guards Club. He was a member of the Legislature for 1897-'98, and served on the Labor Committee. Vote of ward: Republicans, Albert Shedd, 841, Fred C.Anderson, 329, Albert T. Tyler, 349; Democrats, Horace D. Griswold, 267, Moses L. Truell, 300, Jeremiah D. Hallisev, 289. Ward 9. Joseph Dufouij, Democrat, member of the Committee on Reti'enchment and Reform, was born in Kamouraska county, Canada. He was educated at St. Mary's College, and devoted his earlier life to farm work. Coming to this country in 1886, he entered the employ of Morin ct Lucier as bookkeeper, remaining with them for four years. In 1890 he went into the grocery business for himself, and continued successfully until November, 1900, when he sold out and retired. In 1898 he was elected Alder- man for the years 1899-1900, serving with credit to himself and his party. He is a member of St. Jean Baptiste Society, and for ten years held office, including President and Secretary. He is also Past Chief Ranger of Court Bourget, Cath- olic Order of Foresters. He attends the Church of St. Louis de Gonzague. PuosPERE H. CuARPENTiER, Democrat, member of the Committee on Mileage, was born at St. Hyacinthe, Canada, in 1861, came to Nashua, at the age of nine years, and has since made that his home. After attending school and working for a few years he opened the grocery store which is run by him to-day and the volume of his business, as compared with the time of his establishment, is suffici- ent indication of his adaptability to this line. Mr. Charpentier received his first political position in his election to the council in 1895, and during his term he proved himself loyal to the best interests of the city. He is a member of St. Jean Baptiste Society, League de Sacred Heart, as well as a communicant at the Church of St. Louis de Gonzague. Jamks F. Bui:ns, Democrat, member of Committee on Military Affairs, was born June 14, 1863, in Ireland. His education was obtained in that country and in 187;"), at the age of twelve years, he came to this country with his parents and settled in Nashua. He went to work for the Nashua Manufacturing Company and remained with them for six years, attending a night school during a portion of the time. He was an employe of the Williams foundry for four years and is now with Estabrook & Anderson at their shoe factory. Mr. Burns was Selectman for Ward Five in 1SS4-5-0, Ward Clerk in Ward Nine and Selectman since. He is a member of Court Nashua, F. of A., and Division No. 1, A. O. II. He attends the Church of the Immaculate Conception. NEW HAMPSHIRE LEaiSLATOKS, 1901. 195 Joseph T. Slatteky, Democrat, member of Committee on Claims, is a native of Nashua, his l)irtlulay being May 8, 1857. Nashua has always been liis home, attend- ing tlie city schools, working in the mills and slice shop, and being otherwise con- nected witli business. He has never before held public ofifice and does so now at the solicitation of his friends, who see in him a future politician who is likely to be strong in his ward. Mr. Slattery is a member of Division 1, A. O. H., Court Nashua, F. of A., Nashua Social Club, Manchester Lodge of Elks, and Knights of Columbus, in which societies he has gained many friends. He attends the Church of the Immaculate Concei^tion. Vote of ward: Louis Cussou, 254, Albert II. Bailey, 2.58, Ivory C. Eaton, 264, Victor Lussier, 275, Republicans; .Joseph Dufour, 3o3, Joseph T. Slattery, ;!17, Prospere F. Charpentier, 314, James F. Burns, 319, Democrats. NELSON— Not I\EI'RE.s^:NTED. NEW BOSTON. Geokge H. Wilsox, Democrat, member of Committee on Incorporations, represents his native town, his birthday being August 2, 1840. He received his education in the public schools of New Boston. Mr. Wilson lays claim to no ■war record nor is he a member of any secret order. His occupation is that of farmer and cattle dealer, and he is noted throughout the county for his square dealings and acts of charity. In religion he is a Presbyterian. Vote of town: Charles A. Weaver, llepublican, 118; George H. Wilson, Democrat, 127. NEWBURY. Hiram B. Cheney, Democrat, member of Committee on Agricultural College, ■was born at Bradford, December 16, 1834, and was educated in the common schools. He has lived in Newbury nearly all his life and has been one of the leading men of that town. He was Superintending School Committee and Selectman for three years and he has been Chairman of the latter board. Mr. Cheney is an Odd Fellow, and a member of Massassecum Lodge of Bradford. He is a farmer. There are few more earnest and strenuous Democrats than Mr. Cheney. He was candidate for Councilor on the Democratic ticket in 1894. For thirteen years lie has been a trustee of the Guaranty Savings Bank of New- port. Vote of town: David D. Rowe, Republican, 62; Hiram B. Cheney, Democrat, 83. NEW CASTLE. James W. Pridham, Democrat, member of the Committee on Mileage, and the youngest Representative ever sent to the Legislature from New Castle. He is a native of the jjicturesque old sea town, his birthday being the 13tli of Novem- ber, 1875. He was educated in tlie public schools. For several years he served as Road Agent, later he was chosen Town Clerk. After an earnest struggle Mr. Pridham was elected Representative at the late election. Vote of town: Jesse O. White, Republican, 66; James W. Pridham, Democrat, 87. NEW DURHAM. Dana P. Jones, Democrat, member of Committee on Towns. Mi-. Jones is a native of the town he represents, having been born October 31, 1832. He received his education in the town schools and in private schools. He has been Select- 196 A SOUVENIR OF man for sixteen years and Chairman twelve years of that time, also Town Treas- urer and has been a Representative to the Legislature. His occupation is that of farmer. Vote of town: Henry E. Chamberlin, Republican, 79; Dana P. Jones, Demo- crat, 103. NEWFIELDS. James Thornton Pike, Republican, member of the Committee on Rail- roads, was born in Newmarket, July 29, 1842. His education was obtained in the Conference Seminary at Tilton, N. H. Mr. Pike served in the Civil War in Com- pany E, IGth N. H. Volunteers. He has served his town as Selectman and his occupation is that of a farmer. Vote of town: James T. Pike, Republican, 125; George W. Varney, Democrat, 56. NEW HAMPTON. Joseph P. Sanbokn, Republican, member of the Committee on County Affairs, was born in Sanbornton, August 27, 1841. He attended the common schools and was not out of "his teens" when the great rebellion burst on the country, causing him to enlist in Company F, Eighth N. H. Volunteers. This was in October, 1861. He served faithfully until March, 1868, when he was overcome and disabled by a severe attack of malarial poisoning which necessitated his dis- charge from the service. Returning to New Hampshire the change recuperated him so that he again enlisted, this time in September, 1864, when he became a member of First N. H. Artillery, in which he became Color Sergeant. It fell to the lot of this organization to be a part of the force around Washington, conse- quently Mr. Sanborn witnessed the funeral pageant of President Lincoln. Mr. Sanborn takes an active interest in politics and in public affairs. He was the first Master of New Hampton Grange. Vote of town: Joseph P. Sanborn, Republican, lo9; Frank D. Sanborn, Demo- crat, 88. NEWINGTON. Louis C. Beane, Republican, member of the (,'ommittee on Public Health,, is a native of Newington, his birthday coming on the 18th of September, 1871. Educated in the common schools, he soon engaged in farming, carrying on a well-known dairy, besides dealing largely in hay, grain, and potatoes. He has served two terms as Selectman. Vote of town: Louis C. Beane, Republican, .^4; CUiarles A. Badger, Democrat,. 53. NEW IPSWICH. CiiAiu-ES Wheki.ek, Republican, member of the Committee on State Prison, was born in the town he now rei)resents in 1832, and there he was educated and has ever since resideil. He carries on farming and at the same time he i& engaged in the wood and lumber business. For seventeen years Mr. Wheeler was Selectman, a pretty steady record for one man, and one to be proud of. In 1881 he served as a member of the House. Vote of town: Ciiarles Wheeler, rte})ublican, 94; George C. Ramsdell, Demo- crat, 52. NEW LONDON. CiiAKLES W. GoiiDON, Democrat, member of the Committee on Education. Mr. Gordon is a native of Thetford, Vt., where he was born June 18, 1860. He NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 197 went to the common schools and afterwards to Thetford Academy, of wliich institution he is a graduate. His only office, prior to the present one, lias been that of Town Treasurer of New London. In religion he is a Baptist. Vote of town: Fred O. Prescott, Republican, 110; Cliarles W. Gordon, Demo- crat, 123. NEWMARKET. WooDP.KiDGE W. DuRELi, has voted the Republican ticket forty years, and has filled with distinction tlie offices of Selectman and Town Treasurer. He is a native of the town which he represents, and was born September 26, 1839. He is a Mason and Master of Rising Star Lodge. He has also occupied the office of Com- mander of George A. Gay Post, No. IS, G. A. R. He is a dry goods, carpets, and furniture merchant. Tiie committee to which lie was assigned on the organiza- tion of tlie House is that on Military Affairs. Mr. Durell's war record is one of the most honorable of any member of the House. He served throughcMit nearly the entire struggle and was a prisoner 14 months. His long term of imprisonment was divided anmng the following his- toric places: Libby, Belle Isle, Andersonville, Savannah, Mihm, Blackshear, and Florence. He was at the front in the following battles: Cedar Mountain, Brandy Station, Groveton, 2d Bull Run, Chantilly, Montville, Fredericksburg, Chancel- lorsville, Culpeper, and Sulphur Springs. He was taken as a prisoner of war at the latter battle. AiiANSOX C. Haines, Republican, member of the Committee on Agricultural College, was born in Newmarket, June 12, 1843. After a liberal education Mr. Haines entered business, but on the breaking out of the Civil War iie enlisted in the 15th N. H. Volunteers, and subsequently in the 6tli Massachusetts. After arduous and lionorable service, he resumed civil life in Newmarket. He is Cash- ier of the Newmarket National Bank. He is a Grangei', a Free Mason, a Knight Templar, and a comrade of the G. A. R., of which organization he is Senior Vice- Commander. For live years Mr. Haines served as one of the Selectmen of his town and in 1880 he was a Census Enumerator. Vote of town: Woodbridge W. Durell, 247, Alanson C. Haines, 2.".0, Republicans; Fred E Sanborn, 172, George F. l!ice, 178, Democrats. NEWPORT. Edwin Chapin Hitchcock, Republican, Chairman of the Committee on Incorporations, and a member of the Committee on Engrossed Bills. Mr. Hitch- cock is a native of Newport, his birthday being December 7, 1858. He was edu- cated in the public schools and at the Richards High School. He has been Town Clerk for fourteen years, was a member of the Republican State Committee in 1890, and was alternate to the Republican National Committee in 1900. He is a Free Mason, Mt. Vernon Lodge, No. 15, a Royal Arch Mason, and a Knight Templar, Sullivan Commandery. Mr. Hitchcock is the well-known editor and manager of the Republican CJiaiupion. He is a Unitarian. Fred E. Lovell, Republican, member of the Committee on Appropriations, was born at Amherst, Mass., March 16, 1861, and was educated there, being a graduate of the High School, and of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy of Boston. He lias been Town Auditor for live years. Mr. Lovell is a Free Mason, a member of the Chapter and of the Sullivan Commandery of Claremont. He is also an Odd Fellow, and a member of the Knights of Pythias, of which order he has been Past Ciiancellor. He attends the Congregational church. His business is that of an apothecary. 198 A SOUVENIR OF Jesse Moirrox Bahton, Republican, member of the Committees on the Judi- ciary and the Journal of the House, is a native of the town he in part represents, having been born there January 21, 1870. He is a son of the late Hon. Levi W. Barton, long a prominent citizen of Xewport, and one of the most well-known public men of the state of Xew Hampshire. Mr. Barton was educated in the pub- lic schools of his native town and at the Kimball Union Academy, where he pre- pared for college. He was graduated at Dartmouth in 1892, and at once began the study of law in the University Law School in Boston. Since his admission to the bar he has ijractised his profession in his native town. In church affiliations Mr. Barton is a Methodist. Vote of town: Edwin C. Hitchcock, 4S6, Fred E. Lovell, 487, Jesse M. Barton, 484, Republicans; Arthur C. Chad wick, 222, John McCrillis, 226, Ethan Smith, 223, Democrats. NEWTOX. Ikvino Mourill Heath, Republican, member of the Committee on Insurance, was born on the 4th of September, 1859, in the town which he now represents. He was educated in the common schools of Newton and at Kingston Academy. Mr. Heath is in the tire insurance business and is a printer. He has been a Reg- ister of Probate for Rockingham county for six j^ears, and has held the following town offices: Treasurer, Selectman, member of the School Board, and Supervisor of the Check-list. He belongs to the following secret orders: P. G., Twilight Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Newton; P. C. P., Harmony Encampment, Amesbury, Mass.; member of Canton Harmony, Newbury port, Mass., and Gideon Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Kingston. Mr. Heath is a staunch Republican. Vote of town: Irving M. Heath, Republican, 146; Everett M. Bartlett, Demo- crat, 112. NORTHFIELD. Frank J. French, Republican, member of the Committee on Agricultural Col- lege, vras born in Gilmanton, March 30, 1855. He received his education in the schools of Dover. Until his present office, Mr. French has not been an office- seeker, nor has he taken an active part in jiartisan politics. Mr. French is a Free Mason, a member of the Chapter, and a Knight Templar. He is also an Odd Fellow. He is a farmer. Vote of town: Frank J. French, Republican, 152; Albert C. Lord, Democrat, 131. NORTH HAMPTON. Emmons T. Bkown, Democrat, member of the Committee on Agriculture, was born in North Hampton, on the 23d of July, 1854, where he was educated. At the vote for representative November 6, 1900, there was a tie in North Hampton, Mr. Smith, the Republican candidate, and Mr. Brown, the Democratic, each re- ceiving one hundred and six votes. The election was adjourned to November 7, when the subject of the present sketch received seven more votes than his oppon- ent. Mr. Brown is a market gardener. He is a member of Rockingham Lodge, No. 22, I. O. O. F. His post-office address is Little Boar's Head. Vote of town: Morris H. SnilLh, Republican, 100; Emmons T. Brown, Demo- crat, 107. NORTH U M BE RL AND. Henry II. Haves, Republican, member of the Committee on Fisheries and Game, was born in the village of Groveton, December 19, 1857, and was educated in the public schools, Mr. Hayes is employed on the railroad. He is a member NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, IDOL 199 of the J. W. Welch Fii-e Company, but his election to the present Legislature gives him the first public office that he has held. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., having passed all the chairs, and is a member of the Grand Lodge of Xew Hamp- shire. He has also passed all the chairs in the Order of Knights of Pythias, and is entitled to membership in Granite Lodge. Mr. Hayes is a staunch Republican, and has alvrays been one. Addison H. Frizzell, Republican, member of the Committee on Public Healtli, was born on the 17th of March, 1S4S, at Canaan, Vt. He was educated in the public schools and at Colebrook Academy. His occupation is that of a clerk in the freight department of the railroad. He claims no membership in any secret orders. He was Selectman in Ls79 and 1880, a member of the School Board in 1888, 1889, and 1890, and Town Treasurer from 1890 to 1896. He was Census Enumerator in 'l890. Mr. Frizzell has always been a Republican. His post-office address is Groveton. V^ote of town: Henry H. Hayes, 2.58, Addison H. Frizzell, L'r.4, Hupublican; Tyler S. Clark, ISO, George A. Cumniings, 174, Democrats. NORTH WOOD. Fred R. Caswell, Democrat, member of the Committee on Roads, Bridges and Canals, was born in North wood, July 11, 1863. His early education was obtained in the schools of his native town, and afterwards he had the advantages of the Methuen (Mass.) High School, where he resided for a time. Mr. Caswell is a merchant and a farmer. He was Deputy Sheriff for Rockingham county for one year. He is a member of a Masonic order. Vote of town: Dudley X. Tilton, Republican, |.">;!; Fred R. Caswell, Demo- crat, 192. NOTTINGHAM. Alfred D. Clark, Republican, member of the Committee on Retrenchment and Reform, was born in Deeriield, N. H., September 14, 1877. He completed liis education at Durham Agricultural College. He is not a member of any secret order. He is a leading merchant of the town of Nottingham. His church i>ref- erence is Congregational. Vote of town: Alfred D. Clark, Republican, 143; Seth E. Dame, Democrat, 79. ORANGE. — Not Represented. ORFORD. Ezra C. Chase, Republican, member of the Committee on Public Health, was born in Piermont, October 10, 1857, and educated in the public schools, in 1884 he was graduated from a medical college, and began practice in Orford. Joining the New Hampshire Eclectic Society, lie was made a member of the Board of Censors, holding the office at the present time. He is a member of the Vermont Medical Society, his practice in that state being extensive. Dr. Chase has been active in public matters, and is a willing friend to all local improvements and business interests. He is a large owner in the Orford creamery. In PYeemasonry he Is prominent. He is a member of Cube Lodge, of which he has been W. M. ; is a Knight Templar of St. Gerard Commandery of Littleton, and a thirty-second degree member of Edward A. Raymond Consistory of Nashua. Vote of town: p:zra C. Chase, Republican, 130; Clarence K. Wright, Demf all citizens thereof. He is a brother of the late Gen. Charles IL Bartlett of Manchester, and also of .John Z. Bartlett who was a member of the House from Sunapee in 1897. Vote of town: George H. Bartlett, Republican, 152; Frank P. Dow, Democrat, 84. SURRY. Frederick R. Grain, Democrat, member of the Committee on Agricultural College, was born in the town of Surry, May 23, 1848. After obtaining a i)ubli(' school education, he began an apprenticeship at farming, and has followed the occupation ever since, owning to-day one of the best farms in his native town. He has served with ability as a member of the Board of Selectmen and is now Tax Collector. He is not a member of any secret order. Vote of town: Harrison N. Scripture, Republican, 18; Frederick R. Grain, Dem- ocrat, 42. 214 A SOUVENIR OF SUTTOX. Milton B. AVadleigh, Republican, member of the Committee on Appropria- tions, was born on December 4, 1839, in the town which sends liim to the General Court. He was educated in the town schools and at New London Academy. He is a farmer and has served his town on the Boa'd of Selectmen. Mr. Wadleigh is a member of the First Baptist church of Sutton, and claims membership in no secret organizations except the Sons of Temperance. Vote of town: Milton B. Wadleigh, Republican, 119; George C. Pillsbury, Democrat, 104. SWANZEY. Auburn J. Day, Republican, member of Committee on Liquor Laws, was born n Sheffield, Vt., on the 4th of December, 1866, and educated in the common schools of that town and in the Lyndon, Vt, Commercial College. When twenty- one years of age he removed to New Hampshire and was engaged as a clerk in stores at Fitzwilliara and Jaffrey. He was soon admitted to the firm with the Goodnow syndicate and is actively engaged in West Swanzey in one of the stores of this syndicate, the firm name of which is Goodnow, Day & Company. This syndicate has the control of nine stores, eight of which are in Cheshire county, N. H., and one at Gardner, Mass. Vote of towu: Auburn J. Day, Republican, 204; Arthur A. Woodward, Demo- crat, 131. TAMWORTH. Frank A. Whiting, Republican, member of Committee on Towns, was born in Tamworth. He was educated in Standish, Me. He has held the office of Select- man. He is a Methodist and a member of the Knights of Pythias. Farming is his occupation. Vote of town: Frank A. Whiting, Republican, 16S; Charles E. Smart, Demo- crat, 87. TEMPLE. — Not Represented. THORNTON. Dexter Merrill, Republican, member of the Committees on National Affairs and Unfinished Business, was born and educated in Thornton. The date of his birth was January 17, 1833. His occupation is farming. Vote of town: Dexter Merrill, Republican, 100; Charles M. Gordon, Democrat, 76. TILTOX. Arthur T. Cass, Republican, member of the Committee on Banks, was born in Tilton, April 9, 1865. Receiving his education in the public schools and at the New Hami)shire Conference Seminary, Mr. Cass began his business life as office boy in the Citizens' National Bank. Step after step he has advanced to the posi- tion of Casliier, having attained it when he was but twenty-four years of age. Mr. Cass has served his town as Treasurer, Moderator, and as a member of the Board of Education. He belongs to Doric Lodge of Free Masons and is at the present time Senior Warden. Alfred M. Foss, Republican, member of the Committee on Manufactures, was born in what was formerly Sanbornton, May 20, 1847. He attended the common schools. For several years Mr. Foss was connected with the B. W. Brown Lumber NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 190L 215 Company. During the Garfield-Arthur administration he wasinthe United States mail service. For twelve years Mr. Foss has been Superintendent of the East Tilton Pulp Company. He belongs to the Grange, to the Free Masons (Doric Lodge), and to Peabody Chapter. Mr. Foss is a member of the Free Will Baptist denomination. For six years he served as Supervisor. Vote of town: Republicans, Arthur T. Cass, 262; Alfred M. Foss, 2(5:5; Demo- crats, Alfred E. Tilton, 218; Ford T. Sanborn, 212. TROY. Franklin IIh'Ley, Republican, f'hairman of the Committee on Manufactures, is a native of Springfield, Mass. Mr. Ripley received a fine education, preparing for college at Phillips Academy, Andover, and entered Amherst, graduating in 1877. Entering business, he has been successful, and is well known among the prominent men of Cheshire county. While not an active politician, Mr. Ripley believes in doing his duty toward his town and has served as Town Clerk, Modera- tor, and for many years he has been a leading member of the Board of Education. Mr. Ripley is a Congregationalist. Vote of town: Franklin Ripley, liepublican, l.">8; JohnX. Grimes, Democrat, 65. TUFTONBOROUGH. RouERT Lasiprev, Republican, member of the Committee on Fisheries and Game, was born on Long Island in Lake Winnipesankee, and received his educa- tion at Tilton. Mr. Lamprey belongs to a well-known family of boatmen on the great lake and has owned and run steamboats. He is a member of the Grange, and his business is that of farming. He has been a Selectman in his town. Vote of town: Robert Lam])rey, Republican, 108; Elbridge (4. Copp, Democrat, 92. UNITY. William W. Hall, Republican, member of tlie Committee on Soldiers" Home, was born in Washington, May 8, 1838. He went to the public schools and to Tubbs Academy. In September, 1862, he enlisted in the Sixteentii N. H. V., Company I, and served under General Banks in Louisiana. Mustered out when barely ahve, he returned to his home in August. 1S6M. Farming has been Mr. Hall's life occupation. He has held many town offices. He is a Past Commander of Fred Smyth Post, G. A. R., and Past Master of Silver Mountain Grange. Vote of town: AVilliam W. Hall, Republican, 87; Nathaniel H. Thurber, Dem- ocrat, 69. WAKEFIELD. William Marshall Loud, Democrat, member of the Committee on Elections, is a native of Acton, Me., where he was born April 10, 1857. He was educated in the public schools and attended the academy at Lebanon. He belongs to the Free Masons, Unity Lodge; Columbian Chapter, Farmington; :ind to St. Paul Com- mandery, Dover. Mr. Lord is engaged in business as a general merchant and lumber dealer. He attends the Congregational church. Vote of town: Henry A. Paul, Republican, 204; William M. Lord, Democrat, 212. WALPOLE. Charles J. O'Neil, Democrat, member of the Committee on Elections, was born in 1861, at Keene, where he attended the public schools. He is engaged in 216 A SOUVENIR OF the insurance business. Mr. O'Neil while not a strict party man, is none the less respected by his townsmen, who have frequently offered him political honors. He has, however, contributed his time and ability in terms of useful service on the School Board and on the Board of Health of Walpole. Mr. O'Neil is a Roman Catholic. In 1891 he was chosen to the House of Representatives and served with credit and acceptance as Chairman of ihe Committee on Labor. Waldo A. Burt, Democrat, member of the Committee on Banks, is a native of Walpole, his birthday being- January 8, 1852. He received a common and high school education. He has been a farmer all his life and a Democrat as well. Mr. Burt is an P^iJiscopalian. Vote of town: Edwin K. Seabury, 239, Frank A. Spaulding, 251, Republicans; Waldo A. Burt, 293, Charles J. O'Neil, 276, Democrats. WARNER. Edmunb C. CoiiE, Republican, member of the Committee on Revision of Stat- utes, was born in Milton, Me., Octobers, 1845. Preparing for college, Mr. Cole entered Bowdoin and was graduated in the class of 1871. For several years he was a well-known and popular school teacher, among his schools being the Simonds High of Warner, of which he was the first principal. Among his stu- dents at that school were Speaker Little and Secretary of State Pearson. Mr. Cole has served as Supervisor of Clieck-list, and as Superintendent of Schools. In religion he is a Unitarian. Mr. Cole is now the publisher of the Kearsanje Inde- pendent. He belongs to the Odd Fellows. Vote of town: Edmund C. Cole, Republican, 227; Walter P. Melvin, Demo crat, 130. WARREN. George H. L. Head, Republican, member of the Committee on Fisheries and Game, was born in Hooksett, August 22, 1843, and educated in the town schools and at Pembroke Academy. At the breaking out of the Civil War, although in his teens, Mr. Head enlisted in the Tenth N. H. V., serving until honorably discharged with brevet of Major, in June, 1865. During this prolonged service, marked by i)articipation in fourteen battles, he received prcmiotion step by step, until in 1864 he became Captain of Company C. Major Head is an earn- est comrade of the G. A. R., having held many of its honors, among them that of Commander for five years. lie is a member of the Knights of Pythias. He has served as Town Treasurer of Hooksett, also on the Board of Education, and in Warren he has been on the Board of Education six years and Moderator twice. By occui>ation Major Head is a hotel keeper. Vote of town: George H. L. Head, Republican, 126; Charles H. Arnold, Dem- ocrat, 125. WASHINGTON. Isaac W. Curtice, Rei)ublican, member of the Committee on Public Health, was born in Danbury, March 18, 1855, and attended the common schools. He has served as Tax Collector and as Selectman. In religious matters he is a Bajjtist. Mr. Curtice carries on a fine farm whic^li he has made attractive as a summer boarding place, consecpiently liis mid-summer family is a large one. Vote of town: Isaac W. Curtice, Republican, 69; Fiank P. Newman, Demo- crat, 63. WATERVILLE.— Not Represented. NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 217 WEARE. Byron L. Morse, Republican, member of the Committee on Public Improve- ments, was born in Weare, May 22, 1860. He attended the public schools and the Academy at Francestown. Mr. Morse has not held town or state office. He belongs to the Odd Fellows, having passed all the chairs in his lodge, Mt. William, No. 37, and is a member of the Grand Lodge of the state. He comes of Quaker stock, his ancestoi's having long been resident in Weare. Mr. Morse's grand- father and his father were members of the Legislature, the former in 1833-'36, the latter in 1883. Vote of town: Byron L. Morse, Republican, 221; Horace O. Chase, Demo- crat, 211. WEBSTER. Milton J. Walker, Democrat, member of the Committee on Liquor Laws, was born in Danbury, May 24, 186(5, and educated in the common schools. He has served twice as selectman. The Patrons of Husbandry is the only secret order in which he has membership. For the past eleven years Mr. Walker has been in charge of the celebrated Winnepauket farm, the property of the late Commodore George H. Perkins. Vote of town: John Kilborn, Republican, '>2; Milton J. Walker, Democrat, 93. WENTWORTH. Isaac S. Crosby, Republican, member of the Committee on Li(iuor Laws, was born in Haverhill, September 18, 1852. He went to the common schools and to Mclndoes Academy. He has been a member of the Board of Education for several years. Mr. Crosby does not belong to any secret orders nor is he a mem- ber of any church organization. His trade is that of machinist. Vote of town: Isaac S. Crosby, Republican, 98; Hiram M. Boweu, Demo- crat, 94. WENTWORTH'S LOCATION.— Not Represented. WESTMORELAND. WiLLARD Bill, Jr., Republican, member of the Committees on Appropriations and National Affairs, was born at Westmoreland, October 14, 1839, and was edu- cated in the town schools, and Powers Institute, Bernardston, Mass., and the Seminary at Westminster, Vt. Mr. Bill is a farmer and is well-known in the Grange. He has been Master, Secretai-y, and Chaplain. He is serving his sec- ond terra on the State Board of Agriculture. For several years he was a most successful teacher. He was the founder of the town free library, considered one of the best in the state of New Hampshire for quality, containing about 1,600 vol- umes. For eighteen years he was Secretary of the Town Insurance Company, a very prosperous institution. He is a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, and a Trustee of the Cheshire County Savings Bank in Keene. He has held the offices of Moderator, Selectman, Treasurer, Delegate to C )nstitutional Convention, and various other minor offices. In the House of Representatives in 1899 he served as a member of the Api)ropriations Committee. Vote of town: Willard Bill, Jr., Republican, 109; Frank Dunshee, Democrat, 70. WHITEFIELD. Frank D. Page, Republican, member of the Committee on Manufactures, is a native of Whitefield. He was born July 20, 1858, and received his education in 218 A SOUVENIR OF the town schools. He has served as Selectman and has been chairman of the board. His occupation is that of farmer. Alexander F. Stoughton, Republican, member of the Committee on Revis- ion of Statutes, was born in Canada, June 27, 1861, and was educated in the pub- lic schools. Mr. Stoughton was for many years engaged iu railroad business and went to Whitetleld in 1889 to become Station Agent. Shortly after he resigned to give his entire attention to the furniture and house-furnishing business. Few firms are better known than the firm of Stoughton Co., of which Mr. Stoughton is the senior owner. Lately it has moved into a new block which is one of the handsomest and most complete in northern New Hampshire. Mr. Stoughton has served a term as Town Clerk. He is a Past Master of White Mountain Lodge of Free Masons and a Sir Knight of North Star Commandery. He attends the Methodist Ej^iscopal church. Vote of town: Frank D. Page, 270, Alexander F. Stoughton, 292, Republicans; Nelson E. Paro, 243, Charles H. King, 229, Democrats. WILMOT. Amos R. Johnson, Democrat, member of the Committee on Public Health. Mr. Johnson's birthplace was Seabrook, where he was born May 24, 1S48. He is serving his second term in the House of Representatives. In 1899 he was a mem- ber, and served on the Committee on Education. Vote of town: Benjamin G. Cross, Republican, 95; Amos R. Johnson, Demo- crat, 102. WILTON. • Geohge G. Tolfoud, Democrat, member of the Committee on Labor, was born in Bedford, July 17, 1860, and received a common school education. He worked on his father's farm and elsewhere until 1886 when he went to Wilton and became a clerk in a provision store. In 1890, Mr. Talford became a partner, and a few years after he bought the whole business which he now successfully con- ducts. He has served as Selectman and chairman of the board for six years, and he has been a Fire Engineer of the Wilton department. Mr. Tolford is a Free Mason and Worshipful Master of Clinton Lodge, he is an Odd Fellow, a member of Prospect Hill Encampment, a member of Charity Chapter, O. E. S., and a member of King Solomon (Chapter, R. A. M. In religion he is a Unitarian. Vote of town: Philip F. Amidon, Republican, 1.58; George G. Tolford, Demo- crat, 2or). WINCHESTER. James H. Bi.iss, Republican, member of the Committee on Forestry, was born at Royalston, Mass., September 2, 1860, and educated in the ])ul)lic schools. Since 1879, Mr. Bliss has resided in the town he now in part rei)resents, and is engaged in the grocery and crockery business. He has served as Supervisor of Check-list and on the Cemetery Committee. He is a member of the United Order of Golden Cross. In religion he is a Congregationalist. Mr. Bliss has long been interested in practical forestry and liiis made several interesting experiments in planting with trees. Daniki. II. Thompson, Republican, member of the Committee on Soldiers' Home, was born in Sandwich, October 1."), 1S43, and went to the common schools. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Fourteenth N. H, V., Company F, serving through the war with honor and being discharged in July, 1865. He is Past Com- NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 219 mander of E. N. Taft Post, G. A. R. Mr. Thompson is a member of Philisian Lodge of Free Masons. By occupation he is a farmer. From 1SS7 to ISO."), he served as Selectman. Vote of town: James H. Bliss, 346, Daniel II. Thompson, 308, Republicans; Franklin P. Kellom, 206, Andrew H. Woodbury, L57, Democrats. WINDHAM. Edwin N. Stickney, Democrat, member of the Committee on Public Health, was born in Derry, March 31, 18.39. He attended the public schools of his town and those of Salem, and then began work in a country store, continuing until 1861, when he started the grocery business and carried it on up to 1898. He served as Postmaster for thirty years. He is a Free Mason (Rising Sun Lodge of Nashua). Mr. Stickney enjoys the unique distinction to be the only Democrat sent from Windham to the Legislature for sixty-three years. Vote of town: John A. McVoy, Republican, 60; Edwin N. Stickney, Demo- crat, 80. WINDSOR. — Not Represented. WOLFEBOROUGH. John H. Horne, Republican, member of the Committee on Appropriations, was born in Wolfeborough, May 28, 18.5.5, and attended the public schools. After living in Boston when a youth, he returned to his birthplace and engaged in farm- ing and in stone mason contracting. He has been Selectman, and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Horne is a Free Mason and a Patron of Husbandry. He is a Baptist. Fred R. Blake, Republican, member of the Committee on Agriculture, is a native of Wolfeborough, his birthday occurring on the loth of April, 1869. After a common school education, Mr. Blake began his life occupation, that of farming, and follows it to-day. He has served as Selectman. He is a member of Fidelity Lodge of Odd Fellows. Vote of town: John H. Horne, 432, Fred R. Blake, 430, Republicans; Albert B. Rust, 203, Charles L. Nute, 194, Democrats. WOODSTOCK. Isaac Fox, Republican, member of the Committees on National Affairs and Retrenchment and Reform, was born in the town he now represents, March 2, 1831, and in the common schools and at New Hampton Institute he received his education. Mr. Fox is a farmer and lumberman, and for nearly every winter for half a century he has been a surveyor of logs. He has held the office of Town Treasurer and of Selectman; the latter for ten term.s. He is a member of the Odd Fellows. In religion Mr. Fox is a Baptist. Vote of town: Isaac Fox, Republican, 94; Scott N. Weeks, Democrat, 76. 220 A SOUVENIR OF OFFICERS AND ATTACHES OF THE LEGISLATURE. Rev. Joel Byron Slocum, the popular Chaplain of the Legislature, was born in Mt. Hanly, N. S., February 1, 18G8. He attended various institutions of learn- ing, beginning the higher grades thereof at the Worcester Academy. He later attended the Boston School of Language and Colby College, graduating from the last named witli honors in 1893. His preparation for the ministry was re- ceived at the Xewton Theological Institution, he having graduated therefrom with honors in 1896. He received the degree A. M. from Colby College in 1897. Mr. Slocum is pastor of the First Baptist churcli in Concord, and before going to the Capital city held a pastorate in Laconia. He takes high rank among the able occupants of Concord pulpits, and socially is a favorite far beyond church lines. He is a member of White Mountain Lodge, No. 5, I. O. O. F., at Concord, and in politics casts his lot with the Republicans. Thomas Fellows Clifford, Clerk of the Senate, is a resident of Franklin. He was born in Wentworth, N. H., December 1, 1871. He was educated in the public schools of Concord and at the Boston University Law School. He is a member of Blazing Star Lodge, No. 11, F. s .M. Heath, Irving M . Hecker, Reinhardt Henry, James E. Herrick, Benjamin (S. Hersey, Charles H. Hicks, Alba C. Hill, E.lson J. Hill, Justin E. Hitchco(d<, Edw'n C. Hobbs, Alfre.l K. Hobbs, .loseph (). Hoill, Charles W. Hoitt, Thomas L. Hooper, Herbert S. Home, John H. Pict. .s^-. 51 166 63 173 19 117 47 134 67 211 23 118 21 119 61 163 87 202 73 184 33 132 35 190 59 161 15 111 29 169 51 163 83 214 27 179 55, 79 219 93 226 73 181 85 198 57 189 43 199 39, 69 1.50 55 191 58, 79 125 11 106 91 225 811 -9 229 69 188 77 143 53 149 71 169 29 196 47 1,54 35 202 .53 156 229 79 212 75 148 69 147 71 172 45 1.53 81 164 51 165 49 170 89 1.56 85 197 169 51 151 51,81 168 51 215 a 125 37 163 57 127 65 162 41 137 81179 230 35 188 35 149 17 112 65 150 75 161 71 198 27 141 23 120 71 216 73 204 87 198 31 183 49 170 41 172 7 104 77 137 63 142 77 192 89 197 83 !75 9 105 189 35 127 33 169 49 219 NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATORS, 1901. 233 Name. Horton, George E. Howe, Daniel W. Howe, Hamilton T. Hoyt, Charles B. Hoyt, Isaac B. Hoyt, William Hull, Samuel H. Hunt, Edward P. Hussey, Freeman A. Hutchinson, Emri C. Ingham, Thomas E. James, Leland M. Jellerson, Charles A. Jenness, George B. Johnsen, Hans C. Johnson, Amos R. Johnson, George W. Johnson, Oliver M. Jones, Andros J. Jones, Dana P. Jones, William F. Jones, William T. Jordan, Chester B. Kaime, Louis W. Kaley, Frank E. Keeler, I. Eugene Kendall, Edgar I. Kennedy, James K. Kimball, Charles L. Kimball, Frank P. Kimball, William H. Kittredge. Russell H. Ladd, Lewis P. Lake, Geoi'ge W. Lamprey, Robert Landry, John A. Lane, John P. Laneville, Albert D. Laneville, Desire Lang, Henry Lang, Newton Lantry, Richard A. Law, John K. Leach, Edward G. Leddy, John Leighton, Fred Leighton, James P. Letoarneau, Joseph A. Lindquist. John A. Linehan, John C. Little, Cyrus H. Little, George P. Locke, James A. Loomis. James L. Lord, William M. Lougee, George W. Lovell, Fred E. Lovejoy, Warren W. Lufkin, Charles M. Lynch, Patrick D. Mahoney, James B. Maloney, William E. Manning, Daniel P. Manning, Solomon Marcotte, William Marshall, Harry W. Marston, Simon R. Marvin, Fred J. Mathes, George Fred McCormick, Daniel T. McDonough, James E. McElwain, Herbert A. McQuaid, Ellas A. McQuilkin, John Q. Melvin, George Melvin, William P. Meri'ill, Dexter Metcalf. Henry H. Mitchell, Willfam H. Montgomery, Albert Moody, Herbert M. Moore, Herbert A. Moore, James H. Pict. Sk. 79 146 77 186 27 158 33 209 45 208 !) 106 47 146 91 224 63 210 85 189 89 191 •27 155 43 206 45 144 47 131 43 218 91 223 35 201 23 t23 77 195 53 144 69 167 3 101 83 201 21 121 93 229 37 188 69 139 87 166 69 175 73 212 41 162 63 150 89 136 71 215 61 191 75 167 91 224 41 177 83 210 57 128 79 161 25 222 21 119 21 124 93 225 73 135 75,81 130 35 175 13 110 25 124 21 120 175 23 121 51 137 69 215 73 154 49 197 91 223 27 168 31 183 551 -9 229 43165 229 551 ■8 229 85 129 31, 75 183 73 133 51 203 45 126 89 145 53 130 67 181 93 221 93 228 73 139 77 172 85 187 79, 81 214 93 225 9 106 59 184 69 174 87 167 51 192 Name. Morang, Charles H. Morrill, Milo S. Morse, Byron L. Mor?e, Fred W. Mowe, David G. Mulligan, Francis E. Murray, Thomas V. Nason', William F. Newton, Sherman T. Nowell, Edward E. Noyes, John B. Nvberg, Olaf P. O'Neil, Charles J. Ordway, Nathaniel P. Osgood, Herman A. Page, Frank D. Page, Horace W. Parker, Frank A. Parker, Fred C. Parnell, Fred O. Patten, Henry Paul, Clarence H. Pearson, Edward N. Pearson, Harlan C. Peaslee, Henry W. Perkins, James H. Perkins, Moses J. Pettigrew, Joseph C. Phillips, Cassius M. C. Phillips, Lewis W. Phipps, Leonard K. Pike, Charles J. Pike, James Thornton Pillsbury, William S. Piper, Martin L. Plunimer, Edwin Plummer, Nathan G. Polzer, Robert Potter, John Pridham, James W. Proctor, David E. Purington, Eben A. Putnam, Charles R. Putnam, George Allen Putney, Henry M. Quimby, John G. Quint, Levi C. Quirin, Eugene Ray, Harry P. Raymond,"Charles H. Reed, Charles E. Reed, George M. Remich, Daniel C. Richards, Seth M. Richardson, Herbert E. Richmond, Allen D. Ripley, Franklin Roberts, Charles L. Robie, Lvman M. Robie, Perley S. Robinson, Allan H. Roliinson, Samuel R. Roby, Harley B. Rogers, Artemus S. Rowell, Perlev W. Rovs, David R. Rugg, Arthur H. Russell, William F. Rvan, John J. Rvd«M-, Bavard C. Sails, Herl'iert A. Sanborn, Charles H. Sanborn, E. B. S. Sanborn, Eugene D. Sanborn, George S. Sanborn, Joseph P. Sargent, Charles F. Sargent, Henry C. Sawyer, Frederick \V. Scrii)ner, Elmer A. Severance, Albert T. Hhackford, PYank M. Shaughnessy, W. J. Pict. Sk. 27 147 53 134 61 217 47 200 81 160 31 148 831 "8 229 39 146 71 204 27 151 31 171 47 173 69 215 83 157 41 190 69 217 73 192 69 156 87 125 47 175 67 211 87 204 15 109 93 226 51 206 55 207 85 148 81 203 85 207 29 153 59,67 187 73 159 196 21 123 91 224 89 127 49 187 83 155 41 185 67 195 15 116 55 156 53 162 65 182 17 113 71 167 63 143 49 183 23 122 33 189 35 205 67 163 21 117 9 106 29 179 49 147 83 215 91 224 45 201 59 171 93 225 75 127 71 140 33 129 61 1 -1 229 75 136 33 212 37 210 811 -8 229 57 174 65 180 41 138 17 113 85 155 77 208 41 196 77 155 67 126 63 188 45 212 59 151 93 228 93 227 284 A SOUVENIR OF N. II. LEGISLATORS, 190L Name. Shedd. Albert Shontell, Frederick W. Shurtleff, Merrill Sliute, Arthur N. Sias, Newell P. Simpson, Arthur W. Simpson, Frank H. Slattery, Joseph T. Slocum, Joel B. Small, Frederic E. Smith, Charles W. Smitli, Edward D. Smith, Ezra M. Smith, John Smith, Leonard F. Smith, William H. Snodg'rass, Robert Spra^ue, Edward G. Steele, John H. Stevens, Charles W. Stevens, Henry W. Stickney, Edw'in N. StillinRs, Ferdinand A. Stockwell, George T. Stoug-hton, Alexander F. Stowell, Herbert J. Sullivan, Michael J. Sullowav, Cyrus A. Taft, Herbert J. Tallant, Hugh Taylor, David D. Tennant, James B. Thompson, Daniel H. Thompson, William H. Thorp, Louis A. Tolford, George G. Topping, William H. Toussaint, Edward Tremblay, Joseph O. Truesdell, Edmund E. Pict Sk. 45 193 23 122 93 221 67 171 37 199 79 172 65 200 47 195 25 220 39 206 27 133 75 147 37 200 85 168 89 151 93 222 89 130 43 207 s: 200 27 192 21 120 43 219 43, 73 139 57 136 37 218 91 224 23 122 230 11 108 37,79 157 53 208 39 141 7 103 51 218 29 136 19 220 65 218 25 222 31 130 27 176 7 104 Name. Tuttle, Weare D. Twitchell, C. M. C. Tyler, Albert T. Tyler, James L. Urch, David Van Dommele, Andrew J. Wadleigh, Milton B. Waite, Harrie E. Walker, Perlev Walker, Milton J. Wallace, George P. Ward, Simon Warren, Frank H. W^aterhouse, William E. Watson, Irving A. Webster, George A. Webster, John M. Webster, Kimball Wellman, Forest L. Wells, Dimond G. Wentworth, Ralph S. Weston, James F. Weston, William H. Wetherell, Albert S. Wheeler, Charles Wheeler, John W. Whitcher, William F. Whitehead, James F. Whitehouse, Frank P. Whiting, Frank A. Whittle, William T. Wight. Joseph H. Wilson, George H. Winn, Thomas J. Winslow, Sherburn Worcester, Benjamin F. Worden, Nathan M. Wright, Charles, 2d, Wright, C. Edward Pict Sk. 27 126 21 117 55 193 67 172 23 124 83 160 49 214 89 71 156 31 217 65 178 53 158 35 144 41, 67 128 15 111 59 145 29 135 230 49, 77 162 61 141 83 157 87 207 73 126 93 222 23 123 59 196 49 207 39 159 91 224 65 204 77 214 47 160 39 129 89 195 71 158 77,87 201 45 200 29 160 57 163 17 115